American Engineering Breakthrough With Helix Micro Rebar Increases Concrete Strength!

Elevating concrete’s structural integrity with a steel micro-reinforcement is revolutionizing the construction industry.

For much of humanity’s recent history, we’ve relied on long, round pieces of rusty steel to keep our concrete together – one way to increase concrete’s flexural strength. 

Rebar has always been a headache, and more recently, there have been patented improvements that have taken its place as the preferred way to design and place concrete that’s stronger than ever thought possible. 

Helix Micro Rebar is one of those key products. This one-inch, twisted steel reinforcement is mixed directly into concrete, making everything about concrete reinforcement better – especially its shear strength, durability and ductility.

Let’s take a closer look at the research and testing behind Helix Micro Rebar, its implementation process, compatibility with various concrete types and its myriad applications.

Finding a Stronger Alternative to Rebar: the Research and Testing

Extensive research and testing have validated the effectiveness of Helix Micro Rebar in enhancing concrete’s structural properties, from its birth in a Michigan university to labs across America.

Since its humble American beginnings, Helix Micro Rebar has been reviewed by third-party organizations and has been issued evaluation reports that have proven that it provides significant improvements in both tensile and flexural strengths. Notably, Helix Micro Rebar has been shown to increase fatigue resistance by up to 300% and flexural strength by up to 33% when compared to traditional rebar.

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The unique twisted design of Helix Micro Rebar allows it to bond more effectively with concrete, providing enhanced crack resistance to prevent cracks from starting. This proactive approach to crack prevention helps to increase the longevity of concrete.

Making It Easier to Design & Place Stronger Concrete

Integrating Helix Micro Rebar into concrete construction is a straightforward process that simplifies everything. Our product is added directly to the concrete mix, in many cases eliminating the need for labor-intensive placement of traditional rebar or mesh.

This method not only reduces labor costs but also accelerates project timelines. For example, replacing 10,000 square feet of traditional rebar with Helix Micro Rebar can save approximately one full day of construction, purely from the time spent installing rebar.

To assist engineers and contractors, Helix Steel provides online specification tools and dosage calculation tables and a team of in-house engineers and project managers that understand your need to create stronger, smarter and simpler. These free resources create accurate and efficient designs, ensuring that the right amount of Helix Micro Rebar is used for each specific application

Using Concrete Strength to Increase Concrete Compatibility

Helix Micro Rebar is versatile and compatible with a wide range of concrete applications. For more than 20 years, it has been used to increase flexural and shear strength in slabs, walls, footings, foundations and infrastructure projects of every shape and size.

Plus, its small size and low dosage requirements make Helix Micro Rebar easier to finish compared to traditional reinforcement methods. 

Key applications that benefit from Helix Micro Rebar include:

Residential Construction

Used in slabs, walls, ICF and foundations, Helix Micro Rebar enhances durability and reduces maintenance costs for homeowners.

Commercial and Industrial Projects

In warehouse slabs on grade and structural foundations, Helix Micro Rebar is a stronger reinforcement, leading to longer-lasting structures while saving time on reinforcement installation.

Infrastructure

Applied in tunnel linings and bridge decks, it improves strength and extends the service life of these critical structures while reducing maintenance costs.

Precast Concrete

Manufacturers choose Helix Micro Rebar to simplify production processes and enhance product quality, resulting in cost savings and increased efficiency.

Read more about applications that benefit from the strength of Helix Micro Rebar here.