As an alternative to steel mesh construction on large-scale projects, such as roads and bridges, airports and taxiways, including internal floors, the Macro fibres in CEMEX Advanced Fibre Reinforced Concrete are said to provide high performance levels in reinforcement without compromising on quality.
According to the latest figures compiled by The Department for Business and Industrial Trade Strategy, the cost of concrete-reinforcing bars has risen by 43.6 per cent year on year, while the price of fabricated structural steel has risen by 35.9 per cent. This comes on top of rising costs labour and fuel costs across the supply chain, forcing many to be more discerning when making specification, procurement and purchasing decisions.
CEMEX Advanced Fibre Reinforced Concrete enables mesh-free reinforcement without the need for traditional reinforcing bars. It provides a range of comprehensive benefits to the contractor, with faster, safer and more cost-effective construction, alongside the added potential to reduce CO2, by saving on overall embodied carbon.
Advanced Fibre Reinforced Concrete is designed to enhance post-crack performance, increase impact and abrasion resistance, and flexural strength. Fibres are distributed evenly through the mix, unlike mesh reinforcement, which requires exact positioning to be effective.
Reinforcing without steel mesh can save contractors storage and labour time. The reinforcement process means less waste, as concrete is mixed and supplied to exacting standards for the level of reinforcement required and in the right quantities to meet the technical specification of each job. The concrete fibre product is delivered in traditional Readymix vehicles straight to site in a single operation, removing the need for additional specialist equipment and cutting and fixing on-site.
CEMEX Advanced Fibre Reinforced Concrete is manufactured to BS EN ISO 9001 and is independently certified under the quality scheme for Ready Mixed Concrete (QSRMC). The fibre mix concrete is carefully controlled and quality-assured in Readymix plants throughout the UK.
CEMEX provides bespoke fibre concrete, in both macro and micro and steel Readymix solutions, along with expert technical assistance to ensure quality products are developed for corrosive ground conditions, extreme weather conditions and high strength requirements.
