Fibers
They are used to reinforce concrete, prevent surface cracks, and provide fire protection.
STEEL FIBERS:
Depending on their length, they are used for shotcrete, precast elements, and industrial floors. In any case, they can completely replace metal mesh.
SYNTHETIC FIBERS:
The microfibers (up to 20 mm) are used to prevent surface cracks and not as a means of reinforcement. They are also used as a fire protection measure, as they melt when high temperatures are reached. The voids created allow the gases generated by the evaporation of water in the concrete to escape, thereby preventing the spalling phenomenon.
MACRO-FIBERS:
The macrofibers are used in an alternative method for reinforcing shotcrete.
STRUCTURAL SYNTHETIC FIBERS:
The structural synthetic fibers They are used in industrial flooring when such floors are constructed in areas with extreme temperatures or special conditions.
