Slabs-on-Grade

A flat, horizontal, or nearly so, molded layer of plain or reinforced concrete, usually of uniform, but sometimes of variable thickness, either on the ground or supported by beams, columns, walls, or other framework.

The most common use of Nycon synthetic fibers is as secondary/temperature-shrinkage reinforcement in interior and exterior slabs on grade. Applications include industrial/manufacturing, warehouse and commercial floor slabs, pavements and parking lots, environmental containment structures, as well as the full complement of residential and recreational slabs, from basement floors to tennis courts. Airport taxiways and ramps, city bus lanes and sanitary transfer station floors benefit from the use of Nycon synthetic fibers.

The following Nycon fibers are suitable for slabs-on-grade:

NyconSF:  Either drawn-wire or slit-sheet steel, NyconSF fibers meet the requirements of ASTM A820 for use as secondary reinforcement and are an effective enhancement of flexural strength.

NyconB:  A combination of Nycon's steel and synthetic fibers wherein the synthetic fibers strengthen the bond between of the steel fibers in the mortar matrix to increase the effectiveness of the steel fibers.

NyconXL: High-dosage synthetic fibers for secondary reinforcement that enhance the structural integrity of concrete and shotcrete. They help reduce the potential of catastrophic failure and are ideal for impact and seismic-reistant applications.

NyconRC:  Nycon's top-of-the-line, nylon fiber for excellent secondary reinforcement in concrete applications. Because of the exceptional bond between matrix and fiber, they yield the best results for concrete durability and have the highest UL fire-resistance rating of all synthetic fibers.

MultiMesh:  An economical nylon fiber solution for ready-mix concrete that provides excellent secondary reinforcing results for plastic-shrinkage crack control and increased impact resistance.

ProConF:  A polypropylene fibrillated fiber for ready-mix concrete, an effective first-choice fiber for secondary reinforcement.

ProConM:  A cost-effective polypropylene monofilament fiber for ready-mix concrete to manage plastic-shrinkage cracking.

AR Glass Fibers: Nycon AR (alkali-resistant) glass fibers enhance the lifespan and serviceability of concrete flatwork, precast products, architectural/decorative surfaces, and ornamental cementitious products.

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