MAPEI Webinar – An industry of change: The future of fiber-reinforced concrete – Part 1

Unlock the power of concrete-flooring solutions and MAPEI’s Mapefibre ST 50 Twisted macro-synthetic fiber in this two-part Webinar series! Whether you are in construction, design or engineering, this session dives into the latest in fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) technology and how it is transforming industrial flooring and beyond.

What you will learn:
• The expanding role of fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) in industrial and general construction
• How Mapefibre ST 50 Twisted macro-synthetic fiber enhances performance in slab-on-ground and slab-on-metal-deck systems
• Real-world application insights for improved durability and efficiency
• How the CFS Virtual Designer App streamlines planning with digital design tools

Presented by MAPEI's experts, this Webinar is packed with technical insights, innovative tools and practical applications.

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Mapefibre ST 42: https://www.mapei.com/us/en-us/produc...

Mapefibre ST 50 Twisted: https://www.mapei.com/us/en-us/produc...

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Key moments in this episode
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00:00 Intro
01:46 Concrete reinforment – concrete as a building material
02:43 Two types of reinforcement (primary and secondary)
04:42 Fiber-reinforcement guide
05:32 Not all fibers are created equal
06:24 How to differentiate the fiber type: Micro vs. macro
07:27 Monofilament microfibers – Mapefibre M
08:03 Fibrillated microfibers – Mapefibre F
08:28 Microfibers – Mapefibre ST 42 and Mapefibre ST 50 Twisted
09:11 Early-age cracking and plastic-shrinkage cracking
10:22 Monofilament microfibers for early-age crack control – Mapefibre M
11:41 Fibrillated microfibers for moderate crack control – Mapefibre F
12:59 Macrofiber for post-crack control – Mapefibre ST 42 and Mapefibre ST 50 Twisted
16:55 Why use fibers in concrete?
18:20 Fiber vs. welded wire mesh cost
19:33 Short- and long-term fiber-performance concerns
20:20 Non-reinforced slab vs. Mapefibre ST 50 Twisted
21:33 Applications for fiber
22:29 Fiber-opportunity table
22:49 Targeting fiber opportunities: Converting or flipping
24:00 MAPEI cost-comparasion tool
24:37 Design with structural fiber
26:25 What is toughness?
28:04 Other opportunities
31:06 Fiber characteristics: Slump loss – do not add water
33:16 Fiber characteristics: Finishing challenges
34:09 Fiber characteristics: Industry perception
34:50 Mixing-procedure examples
35:47 Saw-cutting and joints
36:44 Pumping, placement and finishing with fiber
42:10 The future is fibers and MAPEI tools
44:27 Key takeaways
45:14 Questions – send us your questions

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