Converted Polymer Fiber
Developed For Fiber Reinforced Concrete
It is well known that concrete is a quasi-brittle material with a low strain capacity. The randomly distributed fiber reinforcement can improve concrete brittleness, cracking resistance, toughness and ductility. Fibre-reinforced concrete (FRC) exhibits better performance not only under static and quasi-statically applied loads but also under fatigue and impact loads. This high energy-absorption attribute of FRC is often called ‘toughness’.
AtlantisFiber has developed technology surrounding an extracted blend of cleaned and refined fibers sourced from repurposed tire fiber strands. From these strands, we produce a Repurposed Tire Fiber (RTF) blend that offers many benefits when used in new-build and repair scenarios.
Ultimately, our RTF improves the bond with the substrate, due to a reduction in the shrinkage cracking, providing overall integrity throughout the molecular bond. Some types of fibers are also known to reduce permeability to water both in the absence and presence of cracking. In the latter case, fibers as crack arresters and provide superior resistance to ingress of water and other deleterious species. Non-corrosive fibers are preferred for repair.
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DURABILITY PERFORMANCE
In this study, cement-based application for STF (Scrap Tire Fibers), we explore tire-derived fuel & how STF is disposed of in landfills.
Polymeric STF is one of the by-products derived from the processing of used vehicle tires. Presently, significant quantities of STF are generated annually in most developed countries of the world. Read more...
RE-USABILITY PERFORMANCE
The effects of STF (Scrap Tire Fiber) on the early-age shrinkage and flexural residual strengths of cement mortar mixtures were investigated. Laboratory test results and an ongoing field demonstration project indicate that STF has a huge potential as discrete fiber reinforcement, especially for applications where shrinkage resistance and residual strength are important considerations. Read more...
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