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Flexible and stainless metallic fibres for concrete road works
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FIBRAFLEX metallic fibres improve the mechanical properties and durability of concrete and mortar used in road building, for new build and for repair work. The "concrete + fibres" solution is used in the following applications :
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Concreting in manhole covers and paving slabs, etc...
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Concreting in street furniture such as benches and signposts, etc... |
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Road or pavement joints
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Roads, bus stops, access ramps and runways (new build and repairs) |
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Street furniture made from high performance concrete
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Utilisation
The fibres are added to the concrete or mortar during the mixing of the dry components. The resulting mix is then cast. Finishing is done easily using a float or a straight edge.
Typical dosage : from 10 to 20 kg/m³
Product references used :
FIBRAFLEX FF20E0, 20 mm long and 1 mm wide
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FIBRAFLEX FF20L6, 20 mm long and 1,6 mm wide
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Example: concreting in manhole covers
The proposed solution is a sealing mortar reinforced with FIBRAFLEX FF20E0 fibres.
Advantages compared to a solution without fibres :
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25 % increase in flexion resistance
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25 % less shrinking
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Better durability due to the non-oxidising fibres
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Better resistance to thermal or mechanical fatigue
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Advantages for the end user :
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Reduced time needed for the job
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2 hours for a quick setting mortar
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Increased lifetime for concrete seals
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Long term resistance to cracking (stainless fibres)
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