Technical Questions

Question: Does incorporating fiber as an alternative to traditional reinforcement enhance the environmenta...

Question: How should the appropriate fiber be selected for a specific application, and how is fiber dosage...

Question: What fibers are used in concrete?

Question: What is fiber-reinforced concrete?

Question: Why use fiber-reinforced concrete?

Question: Where is fiber-reinforced concrete mostly used in practice?

Question: Are all fibers used in concrete the same?

Question: What are the primary benefits of using fiber-reinforced concrete compared to traditionally reinf...

Question: What is the difference between synthetic microfibers and macrofibers?

Question: How is reinforced concrete designed using fibers instead of traditional steel?

Question: Why might fibers “ball up” in concrete mixes?

Question: What properties of concrete are enhanced by the addition of fiber?

Question: Does the color or finish of fiber-reinforced concrete differ from regular concrete?

Question: Will fiber-reinforced concrete have a hairy appearance?

Question: How does the testing methodology for fiber-reinforced concrete differ from that of traditional c...

Question: Are there any challenges or common issues encountered during the testing of fiber-reinforced con...

Question: What are the test methods used for evaluating fiber-reinforced concrete?

Question: Why are fibers used in concrete?

Question: How do fibers work?

Question: What is the minimum fiber dosage? Is it possible to use less than the minimum dosage?

Question: A fiber manufacturer uses a proprietary design method. How can the validity of this method be co...

Question: What is minimum reinforcement for crack-width control and how is design accomplished using fiber?

Question: How does the type of fiber (material, shape, and form) impact the design methodology used for fi...

Question: How do you mix fibers into concrete?

Question: How do fibers affect the workability of concrete? Do fibers require additional water for placement?

Question: Will the use of fibers impact the compressive strength of the concrete?

Question: Will the use of fibers impact the air content of the concrete?

Question: Do fibers react when added to concrete mix?