Steel fiber concrete reinforcement for precast elements

Adding Dramix® steel fiber reinforcement to concrete improves the mechanical properties of the basic material, such as toughness, impact resistance, shear strength, flexural strength, and ductility. The tensile strength and anchorage of Dramix® steel fibers are engineered specifically to affect cracks between 0,1 and 0,3 mm, enabling the construction of durable and liquid-tight slabs. Dramix® steel fibers are therefore the ideal reinforcement solution for foundation slabs of various residential buildings such as family houses, apartment blocks, public buildings, and utility buildings. 

Dramix® concrete reinforcement is also used in foundation slabs for heavy-duty and industrial structures when combined with other reinforcement solutions. 

The use of fiber enables a smooth production process and fast switching of production lines. The glued fiber bundles slowly dissolve into the concrete, avoiding balling and assuring uniform reinforcement to the entire precast element. 

Using Dramix® steel fiber for precast elements instead of steel mesh saves time and money. Production is faster because no mesh and spacers need to be installed. Even though less steel is used, precast elements reinforced with Dramix® complies with the highest quality standards. Dramix® steel fibers need less storage space, leaving more room to stock the finished elements.

Dramix® conforms to the IAPMO UES standard for concrete reinforcement and fib Model Code 2020 for concrete structures and is DIN EN approved.