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PROPERTIES |
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Greater resistance to the concrete cracking through traction, compression or flexion. |
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Uniform reinforcement in all directions. |
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Greater protection against accidental loads. |
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Excellent impact resistance. |
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Improved resistance to corrosion of the framework. |
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Shrinkage-crack reduction. |
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Increased endurance strength. |
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Savings on materials due to reduced thicknesses. |
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Excludes reinforcement errors. |
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Shorter construction periods due to lack of interference with the traditional reinforcement bars. |
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The undulations on the fibres have been designed so as to allow maximum interaction between the steel and the concrete. |
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ADVANTAGES |
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Control of cracking
Significant reduction of cracking due to shrinkage and mechanical loads. |
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Greater ductility of the concrete
Increased toughness of the improved concrete to control cracking. |
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Improved resistance of cracked concrete
Concrete with steel fibres is strengthened and becomes a more ductile material, enabling it to support a greater load when cracked. |
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Reduced thicknessess
Smaller amount of concrete required. The absence of mesh makes it possible to achieve surfaces that are not so thick. |
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Greater distances between joints
Fewer dilation joints. |
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Even distribution of the reinforcement
Less plastic cracks due to shrinkage. The even distribution of the fibres allows greater control over the effects of cracking. Guarantees greater durability of the flooring or paving. |
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Does not require underconcreting
Reduced costs. |
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Greater daily production capacity
The ease with which it is handled and used makes it quick to apply and cuts down the work of placing reinforcements in structural elements.
Its easy application means that the fibres can be placed straight into the concrete mixer for mixing or into the mixer lorry. |
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