technical papers

In assessing the value of synthetic fibers as concrete reinforcement, it is of paramount importance to recognize that all fibers are not equal.

When Nycon introduced nylon fiber as a concrete admixture in 1986, we transformed a centuries-old, tedious practice into a technologically superior, value-engineered building
process. Because nylon fibers are easily handled, simple to apply, cost-effective, and create a stress-resistant concrete product, Nycon’s fibers have been used successfully in hundreds of millions of square feet of construction worldwide.

It is common knowledge that the strength of concrete continues to increase long after the standard 28-day compressive or flexural strength tests are run. Hydration of the cement, the chemical bonding of cement particles and water, is the means of developing strength in concrete.

Synthetic Fibers Reduce Spalling During Fire! The addition of short monofilament polypropylene fibers to ready-mix concrete during mixing have the beneficial effect of reducing spalling during a fire.

This report contains actual plant and field data from actual customer testing of NyconG™. Each test includes a description of the product and its use, along with a report of actual test data. In each case, all sampling and testing was performed by the customer’s QA/QC staff.

Nycon's steel-synthetic fiber blend is called NyconB, and it is a combination of NyconRC, a synthetic, and NyconSF Type I, a cold-drawn steel fiber.