Concrete
STRUX® 85/50
Synthetic Macro Fiber
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Description
STRUX® 85/50 synthetic macro fibers are a unique form of high strength, high modulus synthetic macro reinforcement that is evenly distributed throughout the concrete matrix. It consists of synthetic macro fibers 2 in. (50 mm) in length with an aspect ratio of 85 that have specifically been designed to ensure ease of use and rapid dispersion in concrete.
STRUX® 85/50 is used in concrete to improve the material properties including toughness (post crack energy absorption), impact and fatigue resistance, residual strength and durability.
Application areas
- STRUX® 85/50 macro fibers may be used in a variety of ready mix, precast and shotcrete applications including: bridge decks, overlays, whitetopping, pipes, vaults, septic tanks, tunnel linings, slope stabilization, and swimming pools.
- When added to shotcrete and concrete, the primary benefit of STRUX® 85/50 macro fiber is a significant improvement in flexural toughness.
Benefits
- Eliminates the need for welded wire reinforcement (WWR) and small diameter bars used as secondary reinforcement
- Enhances safety by eliminating handling of steel fibers, welded wire reinforcement and rebar
- Improved durability, ductility, energy absorption, shatter resistance, fatigue resistance and flexural toughness
- Improves control of both plastic and drying shrinkage
- Quick, easy and safe application; arrives at the jobsite mixed into the concrete and ready to place
- Savings from reduced labor, material and storage costs and shorter construction time compared to secondary reinforcement
- Easily pumped; reduces wear on pump equipment associated with steel fibers
- Reduces shotcrete rebound and improves cohesion
Packaging
- 5lb bag