American engineers have ever-demanding tasks involving concrete while making the structures they design stronger, more durable, and overall ‘better’ than ever before. To accomplish this, engineers need to embrace innovation and rethink processes. They need to consider a better way to build with concrete.
Helix Steel is leading the way in showcasing to engineers that Helix Micro Rebar, a revolutionary concrete reinforcement, is ‘paving’ the way to success for engineers and the remarkable projects they design.
Concrete is literally the foundation of modern infrastructure, from roads and bridges to buildings and tunnels. However, traditional concrete reinforcement, such as rebar, has significant issues.
Rebar is heavy, corrodes and is challenging to install. Although it is used throughout the construction industry as a standard way to keep concrete together, it is impossible to reinforce every square inch of concrete, which can result in premature cracking.
Engineers love concrete and already embrace remarkable admixtures to form the perfect mix, and more recently, they are flocking to Helix Micro Rebar, the advanced reinforcement alternative that is transforming the industry.
Helix Micro Rebar is a high-strength, twisted steel micro-reinforcement mixed into concrete to create concrete that can increase concrete’s fatigue resistance by up to 300% and flexural strength by up to 33%.
Helix Micro Rebar gives greater flexibility in design and construction. Engineers’ designs can be greatly optimized, whether it’s to create stronger concrete or even reduce the amount of concrete needed, such as in slabs-on-grade applications.
“Our experience with Helix Micro Rebar reinforcement sets us apart from our competition. It has helped to grow my business more than I could have possibly imagined.”
— Omar Abu-Yasein, PhD, PE, CEO
A&A Engineering
Helix Micro Rebar’s unique twisted design makes the difference. The helical form and large quantity create a uniform network of reinforcement throughout the concrete, improving the resistance to cracking and deformation.
Helix Micro Rebar applications are better equipped to withstand the tests of time. This not only improves the performance of buildings and infrastructure but also reduces the frequency and cost of repairs and maintenance, leading to long-term savings for builders and owners.
The first to market with approval for structural applications, Helix Micro Rebar meets ACI, the IBC and IRC through its two evaluation service reports from ICC-ES and IAPMO-ES.
Evaluation Report (ER-279)
Helix Steel 5-25 Evaluation Report (ER-279) specifically addresses both above and below-grade walls built in accordance with the IBC, IRC, ACI 318 and ACI 332.
The ISO/IEC 17065:2012-compliant ER-279 provides engineers, contractors, code officials and owners assurance of Helix Steel code compliance and design, installation and field quality assurance instruction.
Simplified Design with ICC-ES
Helix Steel and ICC-ES have developed a design that uses linear elastic design along with simple flexural testing (ASTM C78). ICC-ES ESR-3949 provides an alternative approach for structural concrete and should be used for Helix Micro Rebar reinforcement design when it is specifically required by building jurisdictions. This approach is applied to structures that meet the limitations of ACI 318-14, Chapter 14.
Helix Steel doesn’t just deliver a better product for engineers, but we’re here to back it up with everything we have.
A Team of Concrete Experts to Back You Up
We have in-house engineers who provide technical support for designers and engineers who want to use Helix Micro Rebar. We will convert drawings and provide suggestions, and (depending on your location and project scope) we can be on site for pour days. We also have a team of industry and application experts.
Dosage Calculator
We have a web application that helps engineers identify dosage rates for Helix Micro Rebar reinforcement. Remember that our team is always here to help with design.
Online Training
Our courses can give you RCEP-accredited Continuing Education credits and cover Helix Micro Rebar best practices across all aspects of completing a project. We also host engineer-focused Lunch & Learn sessions to give deep into customized presentations on your unique business and needs. (Plus, we cover the food cost!)
Publications for Engineers
We’ve assembled papers and articles detailing how Helix Micro Rebar has been proven in testing labs and in the field. Read more.
You’ve heard it all before – construction projects need to be more efficient. A major product leading the charge in this efficiency is Helix Micro Rebar, which can be incorporated directly into the concrete mix, simplifying the job site by having the mixing take place at your batch plant. This not only speeds up project timelines but also reduces labor costs and logistical challenges.
It’s also easier to use in a wide range of concrete applications, from ICF homes and foundations to warehouse slabs and multi-storey slabs, enabling architects and engineers to create designs without being constrained by traditional reinforcement methods.
Helix Micro Rebar has already been successfully implemented in a variety of projects across the globe. From roads and airports to industrial plants and commercial buildings, Helix Micro Rebar is proving its worth as a sustainable, cost-effective, and durable alternative to traditional reinforcement.
The future of construction here in America lies in more efficient, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and Helix Micro Rebar is at the heart of this transformation.
We’re eager to continue working with engineers to create a future when concrete lasts longer, is easier to design and is easier to place.
Our patented Helix Micro Rebar concrete reinforcement is a bold step forward for engineers today for the applications of tomorrow. Are you joining the movement? There’s really nothing to lose. Send your project specs to our own in-house engineers to learn more about how there has never been a better time to think differently.
You can also easily specify Helix Micro Rebar. Learn more about this here, and access our CSI-formatted specification template.
In times of great economic uncertainty, there is no better way to keep your business humming than by trusting America to deliver.
In times of great economic uncertainty, there is no better way to keep your business humming than by trusting America to deliver.
As our built environment continues to increase, so does the demand for increased efficiency in our water management solutions. And that starts with the construction of the precast elements themselves. Using Helix Micro Rebar as your precast concrete reinforcement can provide your precast business and your clients’ water systems with benefits that only the tiniest of reinforcements can provide.
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