Dramix® steel fibers Contributing to construction in record time

The challenge

The Bekaert team worked closely with the constructor, Constructora Garza Ponce, to help ensure the structural performance of the floor and compliance with the exacting construction standards required by Brembo for all its facilities around the world. Many design variants were made for the different areas of the plant, taking into consideration the different loads on the floors. It was also essential to achieve cost efficiencies.

The solution

Dramix® 3D steel fiber reinforced concrete was used throughout the 24,700 m² floor, which resulted in time savings and cost reductions, and enabled Brembo to reach its sustainability objectives.

The use of Dramix® instead of rebar reduced the amount of concrete necessary, which translated into reduced costs and a lower environmental footprint for the project. Moreover, by using Dramix® steel fibers, less equipment was used during construction, which not only reduced man-hours but also contributed to the plant being constructed in record time. 114 tons of Dramix®3D 80/60BG were used at a dosage of 25 kg/m³ to create a slab thickness of 21 cm.