When building a concrete patio, many people automatically assume that steel reinforcement mesh must be installed in the concrete. For a long time, this was indeed one of the most common solutions, but today it is not necessarily the only option. Under the right conditions, a properly constructed ground-supported patio slab can also be built…
With or Without Steel Reinforcement? At first glance, pouring a concrete slab for a carport may seem like a simple job. You excavate the area, prepare the base layer, install the formwork, and pour the concrete. However, if you want a durable result, there are several important details to consider. The concrete slab must withstand…
Fibre-reinforced concrete is concrete to which small reinforcing fibres are added during mixing. These fibres are distributed throughout the entire volume of the concrete and primarily help control the formation, opening and propagation of cracks. However, fibre reinforcement is not a single technology. Fibres of very different sizes, materials and load-bearing capacities are used in…
How They Work, Where They Are Used and Their Benefits in Concrete Concrete withstands compressive loads extremely well, but it is much more sensitive to tensile and bending stresses. Internal stresses can develop as early as the setting and drying stages. Later, temperature changes, movement of the sub-base, vehicles and other loads place further stress…
Why Does Concrete Need Reinforcement? Concrete can withstand extremely high compressive loads, which makes it an excellent material for foundations, floors, roads and various load-bearing structures. However, it is far more vulnerable under tensile and bending loads, which can cause it to crack more easily. This means that while concrete can support considerable weight from…
The dosage of ArmoTec structural macro fiber should always be calculated based on the amount of concrete. It is not enough to know how many square meters you want to concrete, because the required fiber quantity is also strongly influenced by the thickness of the concrete. The same surface area requires a completely different amount…
A concrete slab without steel reinforcement may sound unusual at first. For many people, concrete and steel mesh naturally belong together. So if you want to pour a slab for a garage, driveway, terrace, workshop, garden shed or storage area, the question quickly comes up: Do you always need steel mesh in the concrete? The…
Many people think that concrete can withstand almost anything on its own. It is strong, dense and solid. That is true, but only partly. Concrete has very high compressive strength. That is why it is used for foundations, floor slabs, walkways, driveways, industrial floors and many other structures. But concrete has one weakness. Concrete is…
Everything You Need to Know About Fiber-Reinforced Concrete – From a User’s Perspective 1. Why Is Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Revolutionary? Concreting Is Not Rocket Science – But the Rules Are Relatively Simple If you’ve ever tried pouring concrete yourself, you know how quickly the enthusiasm can disappear.Wheelbarrows full of aggregate, heavy reinforcing mesh, endless mixing, and…
Creating Concrete Staircase Fewer people embark on the task of creating concrete stairs compared to simpler concrete projects, even though it doesn’t require years of schooling. It’s important to be familiar with the techniques and pitfalls of concrete work and precision is necessary. In this article, we aim to provide guidance for creating concrete stairs…
