Introduction of Concrete fibers

Fiber-reinforced concrete improves the durability of concrete by reducing crack widths, which are typically caused by plastic shrinkage, long-term drying shrinkage and thermal changes. Our synthetic reinforcement fibers offer superior strength, durability and an aesthetically pleasing surface finish, which can reduce project costs by reducing construction time while extending the life of concrete applications. The main standard for fiber reinforced concrete is ASTM C 1116 and EN14889.

Today, a wide variety of fibers are available on the market for reinforcing concrete. These include micro and macro synthetic fibers, steel and blended fibers. With so many options out there, If without enough knowledge of fibers ,it can be difficult to determine exactly which fiber is needed for a given application.

Fibers Type:

1.Microfibers are fibers with a diameter less than 0.3 mm. Microfibers are either monofilament or fibrillated. Microfibers are used for plastic shrinkage control (cracking that may occur within the first 24 hours of concrete curing), impact protection and fire and spalling protection. Microfibers are not structural reinforcement fibers and cannot replace any structural steel members.

2.Structural macro fibers have a diameter greater than 0.3 mm. Macro fibers can be used as a replacement for crack control mesh or as structural reinforcement in concrete or shotcrete. Macro fibers are used where an increase in residual (post-cracking) flexural strength is required.

The diameter of structural macrofibers is greater than 0.3 mm. Macrofibers can be used as a replacement for crack control mesh and as structural reinforcement for concrete or shotcrete. Macrofibers are used where increased residual (post-cracking) flexural strength is required.

Advantage of fibers-reinforced concrete.

Improved concrete Quality,

Effective tight crack control,Extends service life with reduced maintenance,Long-Term Cost Savings,

Reduce Construction Time,Improved worker safety,

Reduces Joints.

Advantages of fiber reinforced concrete.

Improve concrete quality;

Effective and tight crack control reduces maintenance,

extends service life,

saves costs in the long term.

Reduce construction time and improve worker safety

Reduce joints.

Mainly Application of fibers as below:

Interior flooring in retail and industrial units, schools, residential buildings, offices etc.

External hard objects such as truck and car parking areas, storage areas, distribution centers Precast concrete elements such as lintels, beams, pipes, water storage tanks, walls, etc.