Fibre reinforced concrete (FRC) has been in use for last 40 years. Annually 50 million cubic meter of FRC is produced. Advantages of FRC: Provides a 3D reinforcement. Prevents shrinkage cracking. No hairy concrete – a smooth finish. Resist explosive spalling of concrete exposed to fire. Effective replacement for steel mesh in slab on grade. …
Duracrete PP fibres and Silica fumes in any concrete structure enhances many of its mechanical properties, especially for structures exposed to sudden impact or blast loading. Various tests were performed in laboratory on properties of concrete and remarkable increase in properties of concrete was observed. Acknowledgement: National University of Sciences & Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
Overview The video shows correct practice for installing cement tiles. Please note no rubber mallet is used but hand pressed on thin set tile grout. In Pakistan tapping excessively with rubber mallet is a common practice that results in tile damage.
Focus of presentation was to refresh and update advantages of fibre reinforced concrete (FRC) including recent developments. Application of FRC in Pakistan was discussed. In the last 14 years, consultants have successfully used FRC on major infra-structure projects. During question answer session reservations about FRC was clarified. Technical reference and international and Pakistan standards were …
Technical Committee for “Plain, Reinforced & Pre-stressed Concrete”, PSQCA adopted standard for “Fiber Reinforced Concrete” in 2011. In 2013, Civil Engineering National Standards Committee approved and endorsed “Fiber Reinforced Concrete”. Technical Committee Members include the following: NESPAK PCSIR, Karachi Director, PSQCA Civil Aviation Authority, Karachi Engineer in Chief, Pakistan Army Director Highway, Government of Sindh …
