Concrete Solutions Datasheet ADVANCED POLYPROPYLENE FIBRE CONCRETE With CEMEX Readymix you can be assured of getting the best range of concrete solutions, specifically designed to high specifications for various end uses. Advanced Polypropylene Fibre Concrete is a pioneering combination of fine and coarse monofilament polypropylene fibres which takes concrete fibre reinforcement to a new level of performance. • Airport taxiways • Internal floors (retail stores, warehouses etc.) including heavy industrial floors • External slabs (pavements & hard standings) • Roads & bridges Features and Benefits Hardened state advantages Feature The introduction of deformed coarse fibres into the concrete mix allows much higher dosage rates, resulting in increased toughness and ductility of hardened concrete. Increases flexural toughness / residual strength. Increased load bearing capacity of concrete. Potential reduction of concrete slab depth. Provides post-crack performance. Concrete retains load carrying capability after cracking has occurred. Increased impact and abrasion resistance. Increased durability and reduced maintenance costs. Plastic state advantages Feature Improves concrete’s resistance to plastic shrinkage cracking. Inhibits formation of micro-cracks due to dimensional change. CEMEX UK Materials Ltd National Technical Centre, The Old Cement Works, Long Itchington, Southam, Warwickshire CV47 9RA. Tel: 01926 812671 Improved durability and reduced permeability. Reduces sedimentation. Other fibre concrete available from CEMEX: Reduced frequency of plastic cracking. Decreases risk of plastic settlement cracking over re-bar. • Polypropylene Fibre Concrete • Steel Fibre Concrete

Features and Benefits (continued) Working improvements Q. Can advanced polypropylene fibres be used in structural concrete? Reduced settlement. No requirement for crack control steel mesh. No need to purchase and store additional material. No delays to fast track schedule. Easier positioning of joints. Concrete placement and crack control in ONE operation. Reduced site labour requirement for on-site handling and cutting of steel reinforcement. No secondary steel mesh is required and reinforcement is automatically positioned. Reduced bleeding. Easier finishing of the concrete surface. Cost effective...