Key Benefits of Fibre Reinforced Precast Concrete
BarChip is a proven game-changer for precast concrete. We look at the key benefits that make fibres ideal for modern precast concrete construction.
Plastek Precast Concrete Septic Tanks
BarChip eliminates steel mesh from precast septic tanks, helping Plastek Industries deliver high performance, low cast precast concrete solutions.
BarChip Reinforced Tunnel Segments – Full-Scale Testing Part 3
Full-scale testing of BarChip fibre reinforced tunnel segments proves that anyone who says you can’t use maco synthetic fibre in segments is wrong.
BarChip Reinforced Tunnel Segments – Full-Scale Testing Part 2
Full scale testing shows without a doubt that BarChip is a suitable material for use in precast concrete tunnel segments.
BarChip Reinforced Tunnel Segments – Full-Scale Testing Part 1
Anyone who says you can’t use macro synthetic fibre in a segmental tunnel lining is wrong and in this series of posts we’ll show you why.
Fibre Reinforced Precast Concrete Pontoons
BarChip synthetic fibre concrete reinforcement eliminated 67% of the steel bar reinforcement from the port Chernomorets floating pontoons.
Corrosion Free Artificial Reefs
BarChip fibre helps eliminate corrosion risks from Artificial precast concrete reefs in Corsica.
BarChip Precast Concrete Wall Panels
Architectural precast concrete wall panels reinforced with BarChip macro synthetic fibres, delivering corrosion-free reinforcement, efficient production and consistent high-performance concrete.
Blacksnake Creek Precast Tunnel Segments
In a North American First, the Blacksnake Creek Tunnel incorporates 100% BarChip synthetic fibre reinforced concrete for the precast concrete tunnel segments.
Prestressed Precast Grandstand Elements | Debrecen Stadium
Prestressed precast grandstand elements at Debrecen Stadium used BarChip 48 to eliminate steel stirrups and reduce slab thickness by 45%.
American Wilbert Fibre 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
BarChip macro synthetic fibre simplified precast segmental tunnel lining production for the Santoña-Laredo Water Tunnel in Spain, reducing production time by almost 50% and lowering segment costs by 40%.