Fibre Free Surface Finish – Jointless Flooring Solutions
We supply fibres that replace steel reinforcement in concrete flooring.
Why Choose Fibre Reinforced Concrete Flooring?
Fibre reinforced concrete flooring is a high performance solution that incorporates fibres into concrete as a replacement for traditional steel reinforcement. Unlike steel mesh, it’s faster to install, more cost-effective and offers a reduced carbon footprint, making it the preferred choice for commercial and industrial concrete flooring applications.
BarChip MQ58
The Best Fibre for Concrete Flooring
When it comes to fibre reinforced concrete flooring, BarChip MQ58 sets itself apart by delivering a unique triple benefit. BarChip MQ58 is the only fibre that delivers:
Residual Strength
Shrinkage Crack Control
Fibre Free Surface Finish
No other fibre on the market can boast the same combination. This 3-for-1 advantage makes BarChip MQ58 the standout choice for industrial and commercial concrete flooring.
Fibre Free Surface Finish
Unlike other fibres, BarChip MQ58 joins fibre strands along its entire length. These strands separate in the mix, have no memory and don’t show up on the surface. Regardless of finishing techniques, MQ58 delivers the best surface finish on the market.
MQ58 Eliminates the Need for Micro Fibre (micro-PP)
Contractors commonly incorporate micro polypropylene (micro-PP) fibres into concrete mixes to prevent early-age shrinkage cracking. However, in a game changing development, shrinkage tests reveal that using just 2 kg/m³ of BarChip MQ58 almost entirely eliminates shrinkage. This means that MQ58, at standard dose rates, provides both residual strength and effective shrinkage control, simplifying concrete mixes and further reducing costs for contractors.
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Get Fibre Concrete Designs in Minutes
Using custom built tools based on ACI 544 and TR34 design methods, you can quickly determine the feasibility of BarChip fibre in your project. BarChip’s free to use design app is fast, simple to use and lets you generate reports straight from the app in just minutes. Suitable for flooring, paving and shotcrete applications.
Trusted by the World’s Leading Brands
BarChip users are a who’s who of global construction firms, mining houses and retail giants. From critical infrastructure to concrete pavements, BarChip’s high performance macro synthetic fibres are trusted to deliver superior concrete reinforcement solutions.
Jointless Flooring Solutions with BarChip Fibre
Jointless floors have traditionally been the domain of steel reinforcement. However, with our macro synthetic fibres, BarChip has introduced groundbreaking solutions that enables jointless floor designs, marking a new era in concrete flooring design. Supported by extensive independent research and Finite Element Analysis, BarChip’s jointless flooring solution reduces costs, lowers the carbon footprint, and enhances the durability of concrete floors.
Where is Fibre Reinforced Concrete Flooring Used?
Fibre-reinforced concrete flooring is now the preferred choice for most concrete flooring applications, delivering construction efficiency carbon reduction and exceptional durability. Common applications include:
Warehouses
Distribution
Centres
Manufacturing
Plants
Commercial
Retail Spaces
External
Hardstands
Metal Decks
Car Parks and
Garages
Cold Storage
Facilities
Sporting Facilities
Public
Infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is fibre reinforced concrete flooring?
Fibre reinforced concrete flooring uses synthetic fibres such as BarChip as an alternative to traditional steel mesh, enhancing durability and crack control while simplifying construction and reducing costs.
Where is fibre reinforced concrete flooring used?
Fibre reinforced concrete is used in a wide range of commercial and industrial flooring applications, including warehouses, distribution centres, cold storage facilities, ports, external hardstands and more.
Can fibres really replace steel mesh in concrete flooring?
Yes. The improved ductility of the fibre reinforcement system, combined with the economic benefits of removing steel mesh, has resulted in fibres becoming the preferred choice in many construction markets.
Is fibre reinforcement widely used in concrete flooring?
Fibres are quickly becoming the standard design for concrete flooring for numerous international markets. BarChip has reinforced more than millions of square metres of industrial flooring alone.
What are the benefits of fibre reinforced concrete flooring?
BarChip fibre eliminates steel installation, reducing construction time and reducing costs. BarChip eliminates corrosion risks, improves crack control and lowers embodied carbon.
Does BarChip reduce the carbon footprint of concrete flooring?
Yes. BarChip significantly reduces embodied carbon compared with steel reinforcement, and enables optimised designs with thinner cross sections in many situations.
How does BarChip reduce construction time?
Steel mesh installation is laborious, time consuming and tedious. By eliminating this process, projects using BarChip have literally shaved months off their construction schedule.
Who uses fibre reinforced concrete flooring?
BarChip’s flooring list is a who’s who of global icons, including AMAZON, IKEA, Toyota, BMW, John Deere, Sony, LG, Heineken, Mitsubishi, Hitachi, Siemens, to name just a few.
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