Blogs

29 April 2026 - Precast infrastructure manufacturers are under constant pressure to produce more, faster, and with consistent quality. At the same time, elements are becoming more complex, labor is scarcer, and quality requirements are getting stricter. So how do you simplify production without compromising structural performance? Let’s take a closer look at how steel fiber reinforced concrete, and more specifically Dramix® steel fibers, are helping precast producers optimise demanding infrastructure elements such as crash barriers and U drain channels.

12 March 2026 - Steel fiber reinforced concrete has been used for more than 50 years, yet misconceptions remain about its material behaviour, design methodology, and appropriate use cases. This article offers a clear and technically grounded overview for designers.

04 March 2026 - Dramix® Loop™ Wins World of Concrete 2026 Innovative Product Award, marking a major breakthrough for Circular Concrete Reinforcement

11 February 2026 - Dramix® Loop™ tackles one of the construction industry's biggest challenges—minimizing CO₂ emissions—by transforming tire cord from end-of-life truck tires into high-performance steel fibers.

28 January 2026 - The tunneling industry is embracing durability and sustainability with Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (FRC) segments. Traditionally, tunnel linings relied on steel rebar reinforcement, but recent advancements show that incorporating steel fibers into precast concrete segments offers significant environmental, economic, and structural benefits.

12 December 2025 - Concrete has long been the backbone of infrastructure, but its limitations in tensile strength and brittleness have driven innovation. In Australia, high-performance steel fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC) is reshaping tunnel construction—delivering enhanced structural performance, sustainability, and cost-efficiency.

12 December 2025 - Shotcrete has become the backbone of ground support in tunnels and mines, representing the largest global application of this technology. Traditionally, macro-synthetic and steel fiber-reinforced shotcrete served as temporary support, later covered by waterproofing membranes and cast-in-place concrete linings — a method known as the Double-Shell System.

19 November 2025 - Concrete, by nature, shrinks as it cures — and without proper control, this shrinkage leads to random cracking. To manage this, we introduce contraction joints, deliberate weakened planes that guide cracking predictably.

30 October 2025 - If you're in the precast concrete industry, you know how critical watertightness is for underground structures like box culverts, pipes, and tanks. Leaks can lead to corrosion, freeze-thaw damage, and long-term structural issues. But here’s the good news: you can achieve watertight precast elements using Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete (SFRC) — and validate it with a simplified serviceability design approach.

30 September 2025 - Both engineers and contractors are increasingly opting to combine traditional reinforcement with steel fibers to strengthen a wide range of concrete structures and improve crack control. Let us take a closer look at the notable trends we've observed at Bekaert in recent years.

09 July 2025 - When it comes to steel fiber reinforcement in concrete, the Indian construction industry often turns to commodity suppliers found on online marketplaces. However, there's a global leader manufacturing right here in India that brings unmatched technical expertise, international approvals, and project-proven durability to the table: Bekaert's Dramix® Steel Fibers.

30 June 2025 - With more regulations and customers prioritising sustainability, the industry needs smarter reinforcement solutions. That’s where Dramix® steel fibers come in, as they offer a sustainable reinforcement solution for precast concrete.

16 June 2025 - It’s important to select the correct steel fiber for a specific application by understanding the differences between Type I and Type II steel fiber

19 May 2025 - Discover SigmaSlab®—a cutting-edge synergy of prestressed tendons and Dramix® steel fibers for durable, jointless concrete floors with faster, more efficient installation.