Caldecott Fourth Bore Tunnel: An Innovative NATM Design
The Caldecott Fourth Bore Tunnel demonstrates an innovative load-sharing tunnel lining system, which resulted in engineers reducing the final lining thickness by 30%.
St Helena Tunnel- Byron Bay, Australia
St Helena Tunnel: Australia’s First Synthetic Fiber Reinforced Road Tunnel The First Macro Synthetic Fibre Reinforced Road Tunnel in Australia – BarChip Fibre Reinforced Shotcrete Download the paper: Pacific Highway Updrade from Tintenbar...
Innovative Use of Fiber Reinforced Shotcrete
Innovative Use of Fiber Reinforced Shotcrete on the North Strathfield Rail Underpass- Sydney, NSW The first use of macro synthetic fibre reinforced ground support in a rail tunnel in Australia. Downloading the paper, “The North Strathfield Rail Underpass-...
Fiber Reinforced Concrete Track Slab – Find Out More
Fiber Reinforced Concrete Track Slab Barchip are the industry leaders in fiber reinforced concrete track slab, providing the best fibers, comprehensive design support and proven project experience. Our high performance BarChip synthetic fiber concrete reinforcement...
Testing Results- BarChip Reinforced Burial Vaults
Independent WJE testing demonstrated how BarChip macro synthetic fibres can be used to optimise reinforcement and validate the structural performance of fibre reinforced precast burial vaults.
40% Reduction in Precast Tunnel Segment Cost
The Santoña – Laredo tunnel reduces precast segment costs by 40%.
Barchip Synthetic Fiber – Conformity in World Markets
Numerous standards and guidelines exist for design with macro synthetic fiber concrete reinforcement. Contact us for more information on any standards listed below or for assistance in developing new national standards.
Development Speeds Increase 25% at Mt Ovit Tunnel, Turkey
Excavation speeds in the Mt Ovit Tunnel increased 25% after a switch to BarChip Macro Synthetic Fibers
Precast Concrete Dome Barriers Reduced from 150mm to 50mm Thick
Barchip Synthetic Fibers are the primary reinforcement in precast domes protecting Thailand’s coast from erosion
Optimise the Design of Your Precast Elements with Finite Element Analysis
BarChip Fibers reinforced the Precast Tanks in this ambitious waste water treatment system
Eliminate the Risk of Rust and Concrete Cancer with BarChip Fiber Reinforcement
BarChip fibers were used to reinforce the Victor Harbor Boat Ramp in corrosive conditions
Precast Tidal Zone Sea Wall Design Eliminated the Risk of Corrosion.
BarChip Synthetic Fiber Reinforcement was used to replace steel reinforcing as it in non-corrosive and more durable than steel.