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SikaFiber® Force-60

Synthetic macro fibres for concrete and shotcrete

SikaFiber® Force-60 is a 60 mm long macro synthetic fibre for use in structural concrete and shotcrete

General
  • Packaged in soluble bags for easy dosing
  • Provides better cohesion of the fresh concrete
  • Dissipates strains in concrete and prevents structural cracking
Improves characteristics of hardened concrete
  • Crack bridging capacity
  • Higher flexural and shear strength
  • Improves loading capacity and ductility
  • Increases abrasion resistance
  • Increases resistance to freeze thaw attack
Fibres in reinforced concrete
  • Reduces or eliminates the amount of steel reinforcement
  • Easier to handle than reinforcement bars and meshes
  • No need for cutting or tying
  • Reduces construction time
  • Homogeneously embedded throughout concrete matrix
  • Fills edges, corners and difficult shapes
Compared to steel fibres
  • No corrosion stains on surface
  • Greater displacement capacity due to higher stresses
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Usage

For most types of in-situ cast structural concrete and sprayed concrete to distribute stresses, increase structural properties or increase abrasion resistance. Sprayed concrete:
  • Excavation stabilisation in tunnelling and mining
  • Rock and ground stabilisation
  • Temporary stabilisation
  • Replacement of steel reinforcement
In-situ cast structural concrete:
  • Ground bearing slabs and industrial floors
  • Foundations designed with fibre reinforced concrete
  • Precast concrete elements
  • Concrete applications requiring abrasion resistance
 

    Advantages

    General
    • Packaged in soluble bags for easy dosing
    • Provides better cohesion of the fresh concrete
    • Dissipates strains in concrete and prevents structural cracking
    Improves characteristics of hardened concrete
    • Crack bridging capacity
    • Higher flexural and shear strength
    • Improves loading capacity and ductility
    • Increases abrasion resistance
    • Increases resistance to freeze thaw attack
    Fibres in reinforced concrete
    • Reduces or eliminates the amount of steel reinforcement
    • Easier to handle than reinforcement bars and meshes
    • No need for cutting or tying
    • Reduces construction time
    • Homogeneously embedded throughout concrete matrix
    • Fills edges, corners and difficult shapes
    Compared to steel fibres
    • No corrosion stains on surface
    • Greater displacement capacity due to higher stresses

    Packaging

    5 kg of fibre in water soluble bags. Different bag sizes available on request.

    Refer to current price list for packaging variations

    Colour

    Straight white embossed fibres

    Product Details

    Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

    APPROVALS / STANDARDS

    CE Marking and Declaration of Performance to EN 14889-2 - Fibres for concrete. Polymer fibres

     
    Product Information

    Chemical Base

    Polyolefin

    Shelf Life

    24 months from date of production

    Storage Conditions

    The product must be stored in original, unopened and undamaged sealed packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C and +30 °C. Always refer to packaging.

    Density

    ~0,91 kg/l

    Dimensions

    Diameter

    ~0,84 mm (500 tex)

    Length

    ~60 mm

    Melting Point

    ~164 °C
    Technical Information

    Concreting Guidance

    The standard rules of good concreting practice, concerning production and placing must be followed. Laboratory trials must be carried out before concreting on site, especially when using a new mix design. Fresh concrete must be cured properly and curing applied as early as possible.

    Concrete Mixing Time

    Extend the normal mixing time to ensure a homogeneous distribution of fibres in the concrete mix. This particularly applies to high fibre dosages (>6 kg/m3)

    Tensile Strength

    ~465 N/mm2 (MPa)

    (EN 14889-2)

    Application

    Application Information

    Compatibility

    Compatible with other Sika admixtures      

    Dispensing

    In a concrete mixer, add the fibres with the dry aggregates taking care to evenly distribute the fibres throughout the mix.

    In a truck mixer, the fibres can be added when all the mix components have been added. Mixing time will need to be increased to ensure a uniform fibre distribution (as a guide add 1 extra minute for every 1m3). Do not add the fibres directly into the mixing water.
    Consumption

    Recommended Dosage

    3–10 kg/m3

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