At DTC, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive solutions for our clients, including the innovative use of glued steel fiber in construction. Our aim is to offer a complete range of steel fiber products and applications, allowing our customers to access all construction-related solutions under one roof. This approach ensures that our clients can focus on their projects without worrying about the finer details.
What is Glued Steel Fiber?
As the name suggests, glued steel fiber consists of steel fibers bonded together with water-soluble glue. This bonding prevents the fibers from bunching or forming “fiber balls” during the mixing process. To achieve the desired thickness, low-carbon steel wire rods undergo repeated mechanical drawing, resulting in deformed fibers with hooked ends. These hooked ends enhance the anchoring of the fibers within the concrete, significantly improving the overall strength of the slab.
Functionality of Glued Steel Fiber
Glued steel fiber exhibits high tensile strength, making it capable of bearing heavy loads more effectively than loose fiber. The unique hooked design allows for superior anchoring within the concrete structure, enhancing the integrity and durability of the flooring system.
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Types of Glued Steel Fiber
Glued steel fiber can be customized in various lengths and diameters to meet specific customer requirements and applications. This versatility allows for tailored solutions that address the unique demands of each project.
Applications of Glued Steel Fiber
Glued steel fiber has a wide range of applications, providing added strength and resilience to various structures. Key application areas include:
- Shotcrete: Ideal for repairing old buildings, tunnels, slope stabilization in hilly regions, canal lining, and mine lining.
- Slabs & Flooring: Perfect for concrete slabs and flooring systems in warehouses, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, pavements, garages, and residential projects. Glued steel fiber is particularly effective in jointless flooring systems.
- Precast Elements: Provides additional support in precast structural components, including rainwater collection units, walls, cabins, cable ducts, and railway sleepers.
- Strategic Structures: Suitable for high-value storage areas such as safety vaults, due to its exceptional tensile strength.
- Blast-Resistant Structures: Effective for use in explosion-proof areas, nuclear program shielding, anti-missile hangars, seismic-resistant units, and underground shelters.
- Airport Runways: The enhanced load-bearing capacity makes glued steel fiber ideal for airport runway construction.
- Highway Pavements: Its strength is advantageous for highway pavements, ensuring durability and safety during accidents.
Advantages of Glued Steel Fiber
The incorporation of glued steel fiber in construction brings numerous advantages, making it an appealing choice for contractors like DTC:
Performance Advantages
- Enhanced Strength: Uniform distribution of glued steel fiber improves the overall strength and load-bearing capacity of the concrete.
- Structural Resilience: Increases the structural integrity of the concrete, making it more resistant to impact, wear, and freeze-thaw cycles.
- Durability: The use of glued steel fiber elevates the overall durability of the concrete slab, ensuring long-lasting performance.
- Ease of Use: Glued steel fibers are straightforward to incorporate into concrete mixes, streamlining the construction process.
Economic Advantages
- Reduced Labor Costs: Pre-cast design minimizes the need for additional manpower, lowering labor expenses.
- Cost Savings on Reinforcement: The need for extra reinforcement materials is reduced, leading to further cost savings.
Characteristic Advantages
- Crack Prevention: The three-dimensional reinforcement provided by glued steel fiber helps prevent cracks in the concrete.
- Reduced Crack Widths: Glued steel fiber minimizes the width of any potential cracks, enhancing the floor’s longevity and appearance.
Conclusion
DTC’s commitment to utilizing advanced technologies such as glued steel fiber ensures that we deliver robust and reliable flooring solutions to our clients. By offering a comprehensive range of steel fiber products and applications, we simplify the construction process, allowing our customers to focus on their projects without concern for minor details. With a dedicated team of experts and a partnership with Forcetech, we are proud to be a leader in the construction industry, providing superior solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of each project.
Contact Us
For more information about our glued steel fiber flooring solutions, please reach out to us:
- PO Box: 3412, Khobar 31952, Saudi Arabia
- Phone: +966138677717
- Website: dtc.sa
- Email: info@dtc.sa
