The future of reinforced low carbon lining

Save concrete, save steel

Using Dramix® steel fiber reinforcement instead of traditional reinforcement will save both concrete and steel in your underground structures, therefore significantly reducing your footprint (up to 60%). The synergetic relationship between steel fiber reinforcement and cement mixed with FA (Fly Ash) and GGBS (Ground Granulated Blast Slag) further increases the emissions savings (up to 75%) as compared to reinforcement solutions involving only Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC).

EPD certified

Bekaert has obtained multiple Environmental Product Declarations for its Dramix® portfolio, manufactured in different production plants. This allows anyone to

compare concrete reinforcement products and see the impact they have on the environment. This objective tool demonstrates how much CO₂ can be saved using Dramix® steel fibers compared to other concrete reinforcement solutions.

Waste and end of life recycling

Dramix® wastage is limited as it is directly mixed with concrete, whereas rebar is cut and yields more scrap on job site. At the end of its lifecycle, 95% of Dramix can be recuperated and 90% of recuperated amount can be recycled in a steel mill to remelt to make wire rod. 10% can be reused. We continue to research new

ways to recuperate and recycle the maximum amount of concrete.

Efficient transportation

Dramix® steel fibers enable densely packed reinforcement material. This means that we do not transport air, as opposed to transporting steel mesh. Therefore, the fuel consumption for transport per unit weight is substantially lower. Less mechanical handling with lifting material, adds to the reduction of greenhouse gasses.

More credits

Finally, low carbon tunneling and mining allows you achieve more credits in building certifications such as LEED, increasing the value of your underground project.

Talk to an expert

Let’s talk about your project and discover what Dramix® fibers can do for you.