Areas of Applications
Fibre-reinforced concrete is characterized by its lightness and high load-bearing capacity. The flexibility of the textile reinforcement allows freely shaped layers and components. And unlike reinforced concrete, there is no risk of corrosion.
This results in numerous possible applications. It is impossible to list them exhaustively here, as research and development are in full swing. New areas of application are constantly opening up.
Areas of Applications for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
Heavily exposed components
Glass, carbon and basalt reinforcements are resistant to corrosion and acids. They are therefore ideal for highly exposed components, such as borders in road construction.
Depending on the application, prefabricated molded parts or mats are used.
Road construction
Due to the sharp increase in traffic density and our sometimes very old road network, our roads are sometimes in need of major renovation.
Increasing stress on the road surface and temperature fluctuations lead to cracking in the asphalt and concrete. The classic solution is to renew the binder and surface course.
By using our basalt reinforcements in the asphalt between the binder and surface course of the road, reflection cracks in the surface course can be prevented.
Piles
Pile foundations are used when the ground is not strong enough to support the desired building with a standard shallow foundation.
Particularly in damp and aggressive soils, careful attention must be paid to corrosion protection of the steel reinforcements.
The outstanding properties of textile reinforcement elements open up new possibilities here.
Renovations and repairs
Textile reinforcements are not prone to corrosion and therefore require significantly less concrete cover. This means that large quantities of concrete can be saved during renovation work.
Areas of application include: Underground garages/parking garages, bridge structures, drinking water tanks, silos, balconies, ceilings, columns, etc.
Renovations and repairs
Textile reinforcements are not prone to corrosion and therefore require significantly less concrete cover. This means that large quantities of concrete can be saved during renovation work.
Areas of application include: Underground garages/parking garages, bridge structures, drinking water tanks, silos, balconies, ceilings, columns, etc.
Precast concrete elements
Thanks to the use of our products, the thickness of the outer shell of sandwich walls can be reduced from 7 cm to 3-4 cm. A similar reduction in thickness can be achieved for all components of prefabricated car parks.
This results in weight reduction and material savings, which in turn is reflected in significantly lower logistics costs.
Facades, whether curtain walls or sandwich panels, can be made considerably thinner with textile-reinforced concrete. Thicknesses of just 3 cm can be achieved, which was previously impossible. A weight reduction of over 50 % has already been achieved in several projects.