Making Civil Engineering Applications Better With Concrete Reinforcement
Whether your civil engineering project needs concrete that withstands stress, can last longer or is more cost-effective, Helix Steel is here to help.
Civil engineering includes buildings, bridges, dams, towers and other types of concrete infrastructure, such as water supply systems. Civil engineers are here to ensure these structures are safe and functional and have a huge responsibility.
Helix Steel’s Helix Micro Rebar is a concrete reinforcement that is transforming how engineers approach civil engineering challenges. Although only one inch in length, the tiny twisted piece of metal is mixed with concrete to create a long-lasting composite material.
Three Major Benefits of Helix Micro Rebar Reinforcement in Civil Applications
More Durability and Strength
Traditional rebar and mesh result in weak points and can begin to rust even before installation, resulting in corrosion. Helix Micro Rebar, composed of intricately designed twisted steel, is uniformly distributed throughout the concrete, providing a more uniform reinforcement.
This distribution, combined with the twisted steel, significantly reduces cracks and greatly increases the tensile strength of the concrete, making structures like concrete bridges and roads more durable.
Increased Construction Process Efficiency
Mixing Helix Micro Rebar with concrete at the batch plant prior to delivery to the construction site helps reduce site complications and reduces the time spent placing and tying rebar.
This simplified option reduces labor on this aspect, which allows them to be better spent on other elements of the project. Depending on the application, there could be additional efficiency gained by placing less concrete and finishing the project aspect sooner.
Reduced Construction Costs
Pivoting your crew to work on other tasks instead of tying rebar will reduce your labor costs. On average, every 10,000 sq. ft. of rebar/mesh replaced with Helix Micro Rebar saves one full day of construction.
Depending on the size of your civil engineering project, the savings can be a game-changer, and help to give your business a step ahead in the bidding process, while others can’t compare.
Civil Engineering Case Studies
Route 76 Bridge
Cape Fair, Missouri
In Cape Fair, Missouri, the bridge over Table Rock Lake, built in 1957 and carrying more than 4,000 vehicles daily, was in desperate need of repair.
Precast panels were designed to replace the main sections of the bridge. A combination of FasTrac rapid-setting concrete and Helix Micro Rebar reinforcement was used to provide connections between each precast panel. The concrete was mixed on-site in ½-yard batches with a barge being used to safely install the precast panels over the Lake below.
The Metro Transit Authority’s East Side Access project was the nation’s largest public transportation project and the first expansion of the Long Island Rail Road in more than 100 years. It connects the rail line via underground tunnels to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan. Helix Steel provided Helix Micro Rebar for cast-in-place tunnel lining and shotcrete applications.
Lake Havasu City in Northwest Arizona faces serious issues with its asphalt roads due to the extremely high desert temperatures. Seeking a more durable solution for one road in particular, Lake Havasu City chose Protek Construction to replace straight sections of asphalt with new asphalt, while high-wear-and-tear intersections would be replaced with concrete reinforced with Helix Micro Rebar. Each pour included a heavy dosage of 22-1/2 lb/yd of Helix Micro Rebar, ensuring enhanced durability and crack resistance for decades to come.
It’s time that you consider alternatives to rebar and mesh to make your civil engineering projects more efficient, whether they are roads, dams, towers or bridges.
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