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For concrete that requires a long service-life, only steel fiber will do. Compared to
synthetic fibers, steel fiber increases the toughness of the concrete, limits crack Bekaert develops, produces and
openings and protects the concrete from being impacted by creep. As a result, steel sells high quality, steel wire building
fiber is the preferred solution both technically and economically. materials. We offer architects,
designers and contractors innovative
Let’s compare material properties reinforcement products that meet
the needs of the present day
Properties Dramix® steel fibers Synthetic fibers construction industry, in which speed,
total cost of ownership, safety and
Modulus of elasticity (ksi) 30 000 400 - 2400
durability are of crucial importance.
Tensile strength (ksi) 100 - 200 30 - 90
Melting point (°F) 2700 329 Technological diversification
9,000
8,000
7,000
6,000
Load (lbs)
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
Dramix® concrete reinforcement is positive proof that advanced technology does make a difference:
• These steel fibers allow any concrete design, unlimited by shape, dimensions or complexity
• They enable you to work more cost-efficient
• They offer unrivaled toughness and crack-control
• They are the only reliable reinforcement solution for load carrying concrete
Testing performed in accordance with ASTM C1609-12 Standard Test Method for Flexural Performances of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
(Using Beam With Three-Point Loading) leads to two important conclusions when comparing the performance of Dramix® 3D steel fibers
and synthetic fibers:
• The fibers hardly influence first crack stress (F1). Regardless the fiber dosage, the levels remains similar.
• The difference in fiber performance is evident from the post-crack results (see Re3). This leads to very different end-results,
with steel fibers performing between 50 to 200% better than synthetic fibers.
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