Macro synthetic fiber is made of Polypropylene. It is used as an alternate to steel fibers and welded wire mesh for precast concrete and shotcrete reinforcement applications. Specification for Fiber Reinforced Concrete and Shotcrete
Benefits of Macro Synthetic Fiber
Provides three-dimensional reinforcement against micro and macro-cracking.
Provides good impact, fatigue, shrinkage control and ductility in all grade concretes.
Cost saving, is easier to use, to disperse and safe to handle, reduce equipment wear, fiber rebound and increases build-up thickness compared with steel fibers for shotcrete applications.
The surface has been embossed, which greatly improves the cohesive force between fibers and concrete, and also boosts shrinkage resistance and crack resistance.
Applications of Macro Synthetic Fiber
Shotcrete
Channel and tunnel lining
Mining
Precast concrete
Structural rehabilitation