Presented by: Jeff Ferris, Euclid Chemical
Because of advancements over the past decade, fiber reinforcement is much more widely accepted and specified in concrete construction. This talk will show why high strength macro synthetic fibers are a cost effective alternative to rebar or wire in slab on grade and metal deck application. New materials and recent ACI design guidelines have paved the way for macropolymeric fibers to become a most cost effective method for concrete slabs. For contractors, engineers, agencies and inspection firms, placement problems associated with rebar are eliminated with fibers being in the correct location. We will cover:
*ACI 360 "Design of Slabs on Grade" chapter on fiber reinforced concrete slabs.
*ASTM testing of fiber reinforced concrete
*Macropolymeric fiber reinforcement vs. steel fiber reinforcement
*Finishing fiber reinforced concrete
*Durability characteristics of fiber reinforced concrete
*Fiber reinforced concrete applications
A Big THANK YOU to our Sponsors that allow this meeting to be NO CHARGE!
Granite Construction for allowing use of their facility
Euclid Chemical Company
Oremus Materials
CalPortland
Staker Parson
CEMEX
Please be sure to thank the people of these companies if you see them for their generous support of our Chapter!
About the Speaker:
Jeff Ferris graduated from Purdue University in 1977 and his profession has focused on concrete fiber reinforcement since 1985. He is employed by The Euclid Chemical Company, a manufacturer of Macropolymeric fiber reinforcement for concrete. Jeff is past President of the San Diego ACI Chapter, currently Education Committee Co-Chairman for the Southern California ACI Chapter, and an active member of the Concrete "New Materials & Metnods" Subcommittee for "Greenbook" (Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction).