Dramix® - Reinforcing the future - Bekaert

Proven technologySince its first use in the early 70s, Dramix ® has been successfully applied in numerous projectsall over the world. Over the years, Dramix ® has proven itself as an extremely durable reinforcementsolution. Bekaert has built up considerable know-how in steel fibre reinforcement andhas invested heavily in the continuous development of one of its most important buildingproducts.40 years of pioneeringBekaert has been a true pioneerwhen it comes to steel fibrereinforcement. Bekaert was thefirst company to recognize theenormous potential that this newtechnology brings to the buildingworld and took a license tocommercialize the steel fibres asfar back as 1970. We also set upa worldwide production platformwith multiple dedicated plants forthe manufacture of Dramix ® steelfibres. Since 2010, all Dramix ®plants have been ISO 14001certified.40 years of innovatingBekaert was not satisfied withjust being a pioneer andcommitted to developing steelfibres for concrete reinforcementeven further, in order to fullyrealize their vast potential.Bekaert has continuouslyinvested in research anddevelopment, and worked onall aspects of the fibres, includingshapes, l/d ratios, coatings,usage, dosing equipment, andapplications. In many cases,Bekaert worked in closecooperation with academicinstitutions and clients.40 years of testingSince its first introduction,Dramix ® steel fibre reinforcementhas become a proven technology.It has been extensively tested byengineers all over the world andresearched by universities. It hasbeen successfully applied in awide array of buildings andconstruction projects. It has beenapproved by internationalregulators. In 2007, Dramix ®became the first steel fibre toobtain CE marking Class 1 forstructural use.5D concept proof in large scale testslab loaded in centre,base plate 120mm x 120mmsteel fiberconcrete slab3 m x 3 m15 cm thickelastic support, e.g. EPS or XPS to achievek ≈ 0,05 N/mm³(short term k-value if EPSor XPS is used)The day after testing to failure,most bending cracks wereclosed again, proving theconcept of the 5D wire.Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jürgen SchnellTechnische UniversitätKaiserslautern“During the tests in our laboratory,I was astonished aboutthe strength of the Dramix ® 5Dfibre. In comparison withconventional steel fibers it hasan impressive performance.This fibre certainly opens upa lot of possibilities for newapplications with steel fibrereinforced concrete.”23n