MasterFiber™ FF1
MasterFiber FF1 steel fiber is a low carbon, drawn wire for reinforced concrete. The ends of the MasterFiber FF1 fibers are mechanically deformed in order to provide maximum adhesion between the steel fiber and concrete. MasterFiber FF1 steel fibers redistribute stresses within concrete, restraining the mechanism of crack formation, propagation and extension. The result is a more ductile reinforced concrete that is able to maintain a residual load-carrying capacity in the post-cracking phase.
A galvanized steel version, MasterFiber FF1Z, is available for use in areas exposed to
weathering.
Features
- Loose fibers specially designed to avoid balling problems
- Excellent temperature-shrinkage reinforcement
- Galvanized steel version available
Benefits
- Improves toughness, flexural resistance, and increases tensile strength and shear
- resistance
- Reduces shrinkage cracking
- Improves safety
- Reduces tunnel lining construction time
- Improves impact resistance
- Higher energy absorption
- Handles variable loads
- Reduces temperature variations
- Better aesthetic quality of the product
- Faster industrialized production process through the partial or total elimination of steel reinforcement cages
- Improves resistance to damage during transportation and placing
- Can reduce concrete thickness required
- Improves durability in aggressive environments
Product information:
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