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F:IBER REINF'ORCE~J\ENT
Fibers are an ideal ingredient for concrete and mortar. Fibers improve these materials where they
can otherwise have weaknesses . Primarily they increase performance in energy absorption and fire
res istance, whilst also reducing shrinkage crack f o-mat ion and crac k widths . Thi s produces a con-
crete which needs significantly less reinforcing stEe tlan a conventional reinforced concrete , but
which is stil l very durable, or even more durable. Tl e idea of using fiber reinforcement in building
materials goes back hundreds if not thousands of ye-c -s and yet is also more useful than ever with
modern technologies . Concrete has developed con:;ijErably over recent decades and fiber technology
has evolved rapidly with it. Concrete applications with fibers have expanded and new fiber materials
are also increasingly capab le of replacing traditional f ibers such as steel and glass . Si kaF iber 0
Technology is in the vanguard of these developmer1 t s.
FIBERS IMPROVE YOUR CONCRETE
AND YOUR STRUCTURE
FIBER REINFORCED CONCRETE IS concrete -:::o IAhich fibers have been added during
production to improve its cracking and fractu r ng Jehavior. After many years of research
and development, fiber reinforced concrete is -loll\ fully established in the market for its
important adva ntages .
The fibers are embedded in the cement matri x and have nc cracking; then with increasing age and hardness, stress cracks
significant effect until during the hardening process they can occur from loading. If cracking occurs in the concrete then
inhibit the emergence of cracks through their tensile strength t heE-modulus of the fibers is crucia l, as this defines there-
and exte nsibility. Where there is greater strain they prever: sistance of the fibers to counteract their elastic deformation .
larger cracks by causing them to dissipate into more nume r- Because fibers are also easy to handle and dose for mixing
ous , but very fine and generally harmless ones . Crac ks can : c- and they have a good bond in the matrix, they are ideal for
cur at different times in the concrete : in the beginning duri1g imprcving the performance of concrete and mortar for many
the hardening process, where it is mainly early-age shrinka~e applications.
The add ition of suitable fibers can provide significant impro ve rrents in the properties of your concrete, including:
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With this graphic you can see that the steel fiber concrete u- The polypropylene fibers however show a load drop after the
hibits the higher elastic modulus and the largest stress cap 3c- first crack (peak load), but with increasing displacement , the
ity after the first crack . Due to the shorter steel fiber lengtil fibers then take over the loads and the stress capacity of the
(35 mm) this stress level decreases with increasing deflecti: •n Lnit actually increases significantly.
CONCRETE
SikaFiber$ TECHNO LOGY 3
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS FOR FIBER
REINFORCED CONCRETE
FIBERS CAN ENHANCE AND IMPROVE CONCRETE !\NO MORTAR for many
different applications . Fibers can improve the duct il t~· of sprayed concrete linin gs
and increase the fire resistance of the final lining colcretes in tunnel construction,
they can reduce cracking in roads and bridge deckc:: or -=1oor screeds , plus they can
increase the impact resistance and reduce damage to precast concrete units.
SP~AYED CONCRETE
FIF.E PROTECTION
CONCRETE
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FLOOR SCREE OS
PRECAST CONCRETE
REFURBISHMENT
CONCRETE
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FIBER TYPES
DEPENDENT ON THE PERFORMANCE REQUIRED, diifferent fibers are added to the concrete
or mortar. Short, thin synthetic fibers are used forfire protection and crack reduction , whilst
long synthetic or steel fibers generally come into p_l ay :o increase energy absorption . Special
requirements demand special fiber materials and stlap2s. For example Ultra High Performance
Concrete (UHPC) requires short fibers with a high E-TIJdulus . Sika provides all of these and
other special types and blends of fibers .
Synthetic macro-fibers have a lower Steel fibers are char c:= ctertz ed by high Synthetic micro-fibers have an even
E-modulus than steel fibers (5 -15 GPa) . E-modulus (200 GPa 1and high tensile lower E-modulus (3- 5 GPa) than syn-
Unlike steel fibers , synthetic macro - strength (2500 MPa:. ThE:y prevent thetic macro-fibers. They are mainly
fibers cannot take extremely high loads , creep of the concretE but :do not coun- used to reduce early-age shrinkage
but they work extremely effect ively in ter- act early shrinka5e. C::mosion does crac king and also to improve fire resis-
the early phases of hardening to prevent not cause spalling of1re concrete, just a tance due to their low melting point
and/or reduce the size of cracks devel- change of color on the cor crete surface . (150 •c). Again these synthetic micro-
oping in the concrete. They are corrosion Protruding steel fibe- s cal pose a risk fibers are non-corrosive .
resistant and give the concrete greater of injury or damage b waterproofing
ductility. membranes .
CONCRETE
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INCREASED CONCRETE
PERFORMANCE V\IITH FIBERS
STRUCTI...RAL BEHAVIOUR
CONCRETE
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FIRE PROTECTION
, MECHANICAL RESISTANCE
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0.1% by vo lume . The impact strength also improves consider-
~ ably as this quantity of fibers is increased.
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CONCRETE
SikaFibe r• TECHNOLOGY 9
HANDLING HOW TO USE FIBERS
MIX DESIGN
FIBER DOSING QUANTITIES A wel l-balanced mix design is the key factor for the
optimum fiber performance. Fibers add a large sur-
Reason for use - Objective Fiber type l;luantity
face area and so the mi x design must be adjusted
High loading capacity Synthetic macro fiber 4 -8 kg to ensure adequate workability and optimum bond
Steel macro fiber 2 0-40 kg with the cement matrix. This involves; the right
Extremely high loading capacity Steel micro fib::r 50- 100 kg choice of binder and water content , the right ag-
Reduced early-age shrinkage cracks Synthetic micro fibe r D.S- 1 kg gregate grading curve , optimum fiber quantity,
(plastic shrinkage) and any other addit ives and admi xtures . A well-
developed mix design positively influences all steps
Increased fire resistance Synthetic micro fibe r 2-3 kg
--- of fiber reinforced concrete production , placing and
Increased impact strength Synthetic micro fibe r D.S -lkg performance :
CONCRETE
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The fiber dosing and mix- The concrete placing system can The requirem=nt usually effec- An unsuitable or inadequate
ing method has a great influence the fiber distribution t'JE iy defines the fiber type and mixing process can result in non-
influence on their optimum and content . plus their align- t1 e·e~ore macro- or micro- fibers homogeneous distribution of the
distribution in the concrete . ment in the matri x. Some fiber ae sr::ec ified according to their fibers in the concrete. or damage
Macro-fibers are normally types also cause far greater nate nial type . geometry and to the fibers. The quantity to be
formed into bundles . which machine wear. wh ilst others gen- sila'JE. The pErformance is also added and the mixing time must
can only disperse during the erate pumping problems at high c=ffec1ed by th e concrete produc- therefore also be specified and
wet-mixing process to ensure dosages. Therefore the delivery t or p~ ocess. its surface treat- followed.
they are distributed homoge- and plac ing process must also be nent :and finishing etc.. whic h
neously. Water soluble bags taken into consideration during nust 31so be specified.
are used for dosing smaller the fiber type evaluation and
quantities of fibers to pre- selection process .
vent balling.
CONCRETE
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CONCRETE PRODUCTION
SIMPLIFIED WITH FIBERS
By using fiber reinforced sprayed con- In addition to reducilg t r e steel rein- Synthetic micro-fibers added to the
crete , conventional reinforcement can forcement, the use of filErs can signifi- concrete prevent or very significantly re-
be dispensed with , given moderate rock cantly increase the jJint ~ pacing ' s . Also , duce concrete spalling in the event of a
pressures . The time -consuming steel fi x- as a blind ing layer cc:n be partially om it- fire . Structural concrete elements there-
ing operations which interrupt the work ted, the layer thic k n=s>E ~ of the slabs fore do not need to be overdesigned and
flow are then eliminated . By eliminating can also be r2duced. O,J ti-num distribu- additional fire protection treatment is
the reinforcement, the sprayed concrete tion of the fibers riglt ir ~ o the corners not necessary. The use of fiber fire pro-
is also applied without 'spray shadows ' also provides increa : ed ejge protec- tection within the concrete generates
and rebound is reduced . Theresu~isop tion. All of these factors lave a pos itive significant time savings and ma ximizes
timization of the application process and impact on the ins;:al atic n and increase the available space .
improved quality of the structure . construction efficier.cy.
CO NCRETE
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STANDARDS &TESTING
Round panel test: ASTM (1550 Square panel t est : E~J 1~ 488- ; Beam test : EN 14651
CONCR ETE
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CASE STUDIES
FIBER REINFORCED CONCRETES HAVE MU_TIPLE ADVANTAGES and are now widely used for
many different functions and requirements al arcund the world. This is particularly the case in
tunneling and mining, precast construction , flooring and all types of projects requiring excellent fire
resistance. Sika 's technical expertise and exte l siVE practical experience in the design , selection and
installation of all of these different fiber reinfcrced concretes and mortars is evident and on display
in many successful projects on every continen:.
In this mining project SikaFiber° Force synthetic macro-fib :: r~ SikaFiber° Force synthetic macro-fibers were added to the
were used for the sprayed concrete, mainly as the excavation oprayed concrete to increase the ductility of the concrete lin-
support. Their selection and use ensured an efficient, cost- ilg. Fiber reinforced sprayed concrete of this kind produce a
effective and safe work flow as driving advanced more efficient and cost effective excavation support.
SikaFiber° Force synthetic macro-fibers were used in comb - In the San Francisco Central Subway Project, SikaFiber 0 synthetic
nation with the German 'White-topping' method for repairi1g micro-fibers were used at a dosage of1.2 kg/m 3 of concrete to
the slabs in an oil harbor in Stuttgart. The fibers were used to prevent explosive spalling of concrete in the event of fire in the
improve the fatigue behavior of the new concrete topping. tunnel.
CONCRETE
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GLOBAL BUT LOCAL PARTNERSHIP
WHO WEARE
Si ka AG , Switzerland , is a globally active specialty chemicals company.
Sika supplies the building and construction industry as well as manu-
facturing industries (automotive , bus , truck , rail. solar and wind power
plants , facades) . Sika is a leader in process ing materials used in sea ing ,
bonding , damping , reinforcing and protect ing loadbearing structures .
Sika 's product lines feature highquality concrete adm ixtures , specialty
mortars , sealants and adhesives . damping and reinforcing materials ,
structural strengthening systems , industrial flooring as well as roofing
and waterproofing systems .
Our most current General Sales Conditions shall apply Please consult
the most current local Product Data Sheet prior to any use
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