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Our first article (Ready Mixer News Memo Feb./Mar. 2015 issue) in this important series explained the Fiber-reinforced Concrete (FRC) sampling procedure, including some of the most critical points of test specimen fabrication. This issue’s article continues the series with details of the proper testing process, along with a review of approved fibers from the ABC Polymer stable […]

Which method is best when writing specifications for fiber-reinforced concrete? This article provides the historical, testing and physical property related data — plus more — that leads to the reasoning behind ABC Polymer’s preferred method of writing fiber reinforced concrete specifications. Fiber Reinforced Concrete History — Micro Beginnings Synthetic Fibers as reinforcement for concrete were […]

In this and the next issue of Ready Mixer News Memo, we will provide a Fiber Reinforced Concrete Test Primer for ready mix professionals, engineers, contractors, and commercial laboratory personnel. Part 1 in this issue includes: A sampling of Fiber Reinforced Concrete (FRC)/Fiber Reinforced Shotcrete (FRS) Fabrication of FRC/FRS test specimens. Part 2 in the next […]

Bulk Bags or FIBC fabrics are all about controlling static electricity, which is an imbalance of electric charges within or on the surface of a material. When bulk bags are rapidly filled and discharged, the flowing movement of finely powdered substances can cause a buildup of static electricity. Removing or preventing an electrical charge is […]

This specification is specific to the use of Macrosynthetic-Fiber Reinforced Concrete as secondary/temperature-shrinkage reinforcement and post-first crack reinforcement. The purpose of this document is to assist design professionals in the preparation of project or office master specifications. It follows guidelines established by the Construction Specifications Institute and, therefore, may be used with minor editing in […]

Among the many varied features of bulk bags, such as size, style, and fabric, one of the most important is whether the bag is uncoated or coated. Just when and why Bulk Bags Made with Coated Fabric are essential rather than an uncoated one? Bulk bags are made of “breathable” woven polypropylene. Air and water will flow […]

The synthetic fiber reinforcement approved for use as temperature-shrinkage reinforcement in concrete is described in ASTM C1116, Section 4.1.3 and Note 2. The chemical base of the synthetic fiber resins that are compatible with a cement concrete is listed. International Code Council (ICC) has adopted a performance-based specification for Fiber Reinforced Concrete (FRC) as either […]

In school, engineers are trained to use three elements to solve a technical problem: Given, To Find, and The Solutions. In the real world, the civil/structural engineer is faced with a number of additional parameters to consider. Another engineering concept, Value Engineering (VE), provides a technical solution linked with economic benefits that add definitive value for all project participants. Fiber Reinforced […]

Fiber manufacturers and marketers, as an industry, have been selling reinforcing fibers for concrete since the late 1970s. Back then they searched for the optimum point of sale for the fibers. What drove the decision to work with the ready mixer seemed as obvious then as it does today. Randy Reed President & CEO ABC […]

Bacon Bits is a topical e-newsletter offering bulk bags tips and ideas to help you select the most effective, efficient logistics, shipping, and storage materials and processes. Brian Bacon serves as Vice President of Sales and Quality Control for ABC Polymer Industries’ FIBC Division. Brian has been with ABC Polymer since 1997 and is responsible for all […]