High impact resistant reinforcing solution

The challenge

The new Linder branch in Concord includes a parts warehouse, showroom, parts kiosks, sales offices, three conference rooms, two training rooms and a 2,000 m² shop. Considering the extremely heavy equipment on display, load-bearing capacity was obviously top of the list of requirements. The project also had to be executed within a tight budget.

The solution

The Bekaert team looked at the original design, analyzed the loads, and recommended that the proposed double layer of rebar be eliminated and replaced with Dramix® 3D 65/60 steel fiber reinforced concrete. This reduced the concrete thickness by one inch. Compared to rebar, Dramix® 3D improves the load bearing capacity of concrete, protecting it against cracking and fatigue.

As a result, the floors of the Linder facility reinforced with Dramix® 3D are highly resistant to impact and abrasion. By eliminating rebar, accelerating the speed of construction, and using less concrete, project costs were reduced by around 30%. Moreover, by reducing the amount of concrete used, the project met Linder’s sustainability objectives with the project.

As a result, the floors of the Linder facility reinforced with Dramix® 3D are highly resistant to impact and abrasion. By eliminating rebar, accelerating the speed of construction, and using less concrete, project costs were reduced by around 30%. Moreover, by reducing the amount of concrete used, the project met Linder’s sustainability objectives with the project.