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  Concrete (General)
  1. What is freeze-thaw durability?
  2. What is a structural slab on ground (grade)?
  3. What is a plain concrete slab on ground (grade)?
  4. What is the correct way to specify welded wire fabric (WWF) as secondary reinforcement in slabs-on-ground?
  5. When is the best time to introduce Nycon's synthetic fibers to a self-consolidating concrete (SCC) mix?

 

Nycon Fibers(General)

  1. What effect do Nycon synthetic fibers have on the actual quantity of entrained air bubbles and their orientation in the concrete matrix?
  2. Nycon fibers retain moisture. Is this a problem especially in geographical areas with lots of freeze-thaw?
  3. Can Nycon fibers be used to replace welded-wire fabric (WWF) in plain concrete slabs-on-ground applications?
  4. Can Nycon be used at one pound per cubic yard of concrete when specifications often require 1.5 pounds of other types of fiber?
  5. Why does Nycon recommend that our fibers be introduced at the concrete plant?
  6. What Is the Minimum Dosage Level for Synthetic Fiber as a Secondary Reinforcement?
  7. How do fibers affect workability?
  8. When is the best time to introduce the bags of fiber to a transit mixer?

 

Nylon Fibers

  1. How are Nycon nylon fibers different from polypropylene fibers?
  2. Are Nycon nylon fibers alkali-resistant? What are the long-term durability properties of Nycon nylon fibers?
  3. Why don't Nycon nylon fibers show up on slab surfaces?

 

Steel Fibers

  1. What is the best method to use to introduce steel fibers to the mixing system?
  2. Do steel fibers rust?
  3. What is the difference between A820 Type I and Type II steel fibers?
  4. How is the proper quantity of steel fiber for a given set of project parameters determined?
  5. How do the uses of steel fibers and synthetic fibers compare/differ as reinforcement for concrete?
  6. How do we finish steel fiber reinforced concrete slabs to eliminate fibers sticking out of the surface?
  7. What is the optimum length and configuration of steel fiber to use for a given application?
  8. What is the best approach to cutting joints in steel fiber reinforced concrete?
  9. What are the advantages of adding a blend of steel and synthetic fibers to the concrete?
  10. Are steel fibers economically feasible when compared to conventional reinforcement?
  11. Can synthetic "structural" fibers replace steel fibers?

 

AR Glass Fibers

  1. Which AR-glass fibers are recommended for ready-mix concrete?
  2. Are glass fibers a proven reinforcement in concrete?
  3. If AR-glass is such a great reinforcement, why hasn't it been sold in the U.S. before now?
  4. What about the long-term stability of AR-glass fibers vs. earlier types of glass fibers?
  5. How do AR-glass fibers compare to synthetic fibers?
  6. How do AR-glass fibers compare to nylon, polypropylene and polyolefin fibers for mixing, placing and finishing?
  7. To what length can AR-glass fibers be cut?
  8. Are there any health issues relating to AR-glass fibers?
  9. Is Zirconium a coating on the AR-glass fiber or an integral ingredient of the fiber's composition?

 

Macro Fibers

  1. Can synthetic "structural" fibers replace steel fibers?
  2. How do NyconXL macro fibers compare to other high-dosage, or so-called "structural" fibers?