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<br /> 1. PRODUCT NAME ., ;( . . Relative Effect of FIBERMESH
<br /> lc -' on Concrete Shrinkage Cracking
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<br /> lene Fiber, FIBERMESH ' `-"y� �' •�-=� .rr. Tests run at San Jose State
<br /> cc'n 'y✓l .• 7 -' University and the University of
<br /> 2. MANUFACTURER
<br /> t• 40r. j�' ;' ' . , California, Berkeley,clearly show
<br /> the beneficial effect of Fibermesh
<br /> FIBERMESH COMPANY ,a :;� •%IXjd5Ffibers in controlling nitude of concrete shrinkage �,
<br /> Chattanooga, TN 37416 ,fc r• '' • y'i a : , '' ',,,' cracking under ,adverse curing m
<br /> CD. Telephone: (615) 892-7243 �"" conditions. The crack inhibiting 104`,74 '
<br /> ' o Telex: 5101002243 Fibrillated form of Fibermesh intercon• action of Fibermesh became evi- �m ;
<br /> i a nected bundles. dent in the first 6 hours of the e 2
<br /> S 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION tests and was maintained as the
<br /> o Basic Use:Fibermesh is a con r:=`fir;i {.et- '.: .i-,,11w�Y *. concrete aged through 28 days.
<br /> i.i.. crete engineered fiber composed ...,...1-..-4,- ..e"--. 4,-st. ' • v '4` � '• •A�. Tests were conducted with ,n
<br /> =� r } . ,� , numerous sources of materials iEr-
<br /> of virgin polypropylene which y` ' .1 ° 1 r .y;
<br /> p, ..,...:„...,--,-.1-,...-„;,-..,pt � t �" s .*;.4• and mix proportions, with and
<br /> provides protection against non , ,� h�,x..;- B
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<br /> structural cracks in concrete, in ,• �.�+'�• 1:-''"2,:N.:!.:‘,..' CD
<br /> ception, the Fibermesh concrete D' ca
<br /> (' creases impact capacity, reduces �'.. = , .4.-.:;7-1-1-V-'
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<br /> ermeability, adds shatter resis t 'F" %j inhibited cracking typically in the ccc 0
<br /> ' :y • _. f• 'a r.� 4 range of 90% to 100% over the o
<br /> ance and can eliminate the need ! -•-
<br /> or welded wire fabric used for ,n .- `, I• i � ,. ., . {:+'':` non-fiber control specimen.
<br /> 1 crack control. Fibermesh fibers CO co
<br /> Mixing action opens and separates rn.c
<br /> pprovide dimensional stability by Fibermesh bundles into millions of in- (See photographs 1 and 2 at
<br /> ,•c reducing intrinsic stresses or re- dividual fibers. top of next page.)
<br /> A a lieving them until the concrete R •�t�' t
<br /> ?T has developed sufficient integrity �Jj w^ V416'.41-.TA'rlt. t ' �
<br /> ,I) , w:.�u may Static Load Test of FIBERMESH 0
<br /> to sustain the stresses without ��.. , �,, ` �
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<br /> cracking. The elimination or re- 1,�p :^ z.ea 4a' .':z •fi t % Versus Welded Wire Fabric
<br /> duction of early age crack forma- ►�.��.. 'K•"''r " ' ..•i;5; r'-
<br /> y:�K;;,. „ s{ •rt= 1 The study was conducted in
<br /> c tion substantially reduces the ,=.• r ;.,-;7,.-,11-,....•7.!;t•%-4:,PZ.5„-_� ,1:1
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<br /> number of weak planes and po- �'.:rl«"!° 'A, `x'; °; . : ; 'A- !t the laboratories of Wiss, anney,
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<br /> v .... .-�r;,ai;•: •:;;:••••: ; �-!•;',f4. Elstner & Associates, Inc., Con- -n�o
<br /> tential future crack formation. :=:�_ ;. ,.,..,..��; . .,; :-,:; •_: ?'f
<br /> .,�''t,.. _ •,•'""•�`:•" ;',:. . suiting & Research Engineers & 0
<br /> Fibermesh applications include, ;;�J��;t�� ,=,`1":=:_'��.':=''��:;'��;:• by registered Professional Engi- o z
<br /> but are not limited to, slabs on ' '
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<br /> i,.. '.-•.• ,;.; =�t= .;.`:, '-. neers. Results apply only to Fi- N
<br /> grade, elevated slabs, precast �t:7;::�,,;� .s '..,,j.,-:-\;:� :`� �� ` berrnesh. -o ---I
<br /> concrete products, pavements, ;: - : ••i
<br /> bridge decks,overlays, toppings, uniform distribution of fibers throughout-' This test program compared on m
<br /> barrier walls, concrete tanks, the concrete gives Fibermesh the unique a large scale the flexural capacity rn
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<br /> ,= a pools,ditches,slope walls,stucco, ability to inhibit development of intrinsic and deflections of concrete slabs �o
<br /> t, shotcrete and gunite applica- cracks. • containing the recom;rtended use lc m
<br /> W Mi tions. Fibermesh works without .•
<br /> of Fibermesh fibers to a plain F 7
<br /> affecting the chemical hydration 4 TECHNICAL DATA concrete slab and a concrete slab c. n
<br /> containinga typical amount of o, r'
<br /> of the cement.Its action is purely Yp
<br /> mechanical and is compatible The use of Fibermesh to inhibit welded wire fabric(WWF) for dry- c,ca m
<br /> with all concrete mixes and ad- concrete cracking and provide ing shrinkage crack control pur- g F
<br /> mixtures.Fibermesh cannot rust shatter, impact and abrason re- poses. n
<br /> • —or stain; it is non-corrosive, sistance while lowering permea- -
<br /> jalkalai resistant. Fibermesh is bility is supported by extensive m
<br /> w light and easy to handle, pack- laboratory studies.The following
<br /> 1 a)aged in pre-measured 1.5 lb. reports represent the most corn- o
<br /> bags,.which is the recommended prehensive research conducted The ten•po�nt Spec-Date lomat las toren reproduced Irotn •
<br /> quantity for one cubic yard of with polypropylene fiber con- W a alai.1964.1965.1966.1967.4adu co
<br /> '.t by permss+on of The Conatucfnn Speotiations tmMute.Inc..Alam
<br /> concrete. crete—Fibermesh concrete. andni•VA 22714. FP
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