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What are the effects of uniform distribution of steel fibers in concrete?

Concrete is a very versatile building material and can be used for a wide variety of applications. One of the most important properties of concrete is its strength, or more precisely its compressive strength and flexural strength. This is significantly influenced by the distribution of steel fibers in the concrete. To ensure that your concrete has the desired flexural strength, it is important to distribute the steel fibers evenly. This will ensure that your concrete components remain usable for a long time.

The interaction of steel fibers and concrete is crucial to the flexural strength and durability of the building material. To ensure uniform distribution of the fibers, the fresh concrete must be thoroughly mixed after the steel fibers have been added. In this way, you can ensure that the concrete is optimally processed and that your construction project meets the highest standards.

04. April 2023
Jörg von Prondzinski
Managing Director

Both the shape and the slenderness of the fiber have a significant influence on the workability of steel fiber concrete. Careful design of the concrete is crucial in this respect.

It is important that the grading curve of the aggregate is steady and that the maximum aggregate size is carefully selected to ensure that there is sufficient space in the concrete matrix to accommodate the steel fibers.

Uniform distribution of STABILS steel fibers