The ArmoTec macrofiber is a high tensile strength macrofiber made of polypropylene for static concrete. But what does this mean, and how can these tiny fibers match the strength of steel? You’ve probably heard that spider silk is so strong that if we could make a thread as thick as a finger from it, it…
According to scientific studies, yes. Numerous studies confirm that with the use of high-performance static macrofibers, such as ArmoTec, insanely strong concrete can be produced, capable of replacing steel reinforcement in certain areas. The studies reveal that not every concrete fiber is suitable for replacing steel reinforcement. The renowned research work of the Faculty of…
Fiber-reinforced concrete is not a recent invention. The history of fiber-reinforced materials dates back to ancient times when various animal or plant fibers were mixed into adobe to strengthen the resulting bricks. The first fiber-reinforced concrete was patented in 1874, initially using steel fibers. The modern invention of high-performance polypropylene fibers revolutionized concrete reinforcement. Concrete…
Fibre-reinforced composite materials have already proven themselves in numerous places around the world. Carbon fibre-reinforced plastics have significantly better properties than their steel-made ancestors. By now, they have taken the lead in the world of building high-end cars, and Formula 1 couldn’t even be imagined without them. Concrete is following the same path, but the…
Or: how do we mix ArmoTec macro fiber into the concrete? The use of ArmoTec macro fiber is no more complicated than adding any other additive, such as dosing cement. The typical expected mixing ratio for concrete is as follows: The unit refers to the mass ratio, meaning it’s not a shovel or bucket, but…
You often ask at what temperature it is possible to pour concrete in winter. The ideal temperature for concrete pouring is between +10°C to +25°C. If we can’t wait for such weather conditions, then how cold can we pour concrete? Up to -10°C. However, to be able to pour concrete below 0°C, several precautions need…
You have surely encountered situations where concrete pouring was simply impractical due to the steel reinforcement work. Some people think like this: “I’ll just throw a few wire meshes on the ground, pour concrete over them, and I’m done.” Concrete work made easy with ArmoTec structural macro fibers could lead to even faster progress. The…
Concrete pouring itself is extremely environmentally taxing. Therefore, many of us are seeking environmentally friendly concrete pouring methods. The fundamental components of reinforced concrete include gravel or crushed stone, cement, and steel mesh, all of which impose a significant burden on our environment. Their production, transportation, and recycling processes all contribute to environmental stress. So…
Here are the advantages and disadvantages of concrete steel mesh point by point: The compressive strength of concrete is very good, but its tensile and flexural strengths are less impressive. However, concrete structures typically experience all three types of forces. Therefore, solutions were sought to increase tensile and flexural strength, which is where steel mesh…
For more than 20 years, high-performance polypropylene fiber-reinforced concrete structures have been produced. With great success. In 2019, we made this excellent invention available to residential users as well, so that everyone could produce fiber-reinforced concrete at home. During this time, several hundred of our customers successfully used the macro fibers for various home concreting…