MSU Cyclotron Facility
By using Helix, the speed of construction was increased by over 7 working days while also reducing the carbon footprint by 33 tons.
Category
Commercial
Application
Concrete SlabsConcrete Slabs on Ground with Rebar or MeshConcrete Slabs on Composite Steel Deck
Contractor
Granger Construction
Original Design
3.5” thick sections, 6x6, W3.0/W3.0 mesh
Helix Dosage
3.5” thick sections with 9 lb/yd3
Michigan State University is home to one of the world’s flagship nuclear science research facilities. This National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory is funded by the National Science Foundation to be a national user facility with a mission to provide beams of rare isotopes for researchers from around the world.
When completing this project, MSU chose to use Helix Steel Twisted Steel Micro-Rebar™ reinforcement as a structural reinforcement. The dosage of 9 lb/yd3 in a 3.5” thick section replaced the original 6×6, W3.0/W3.0 mesh. The modulus of rupture increased by 18%, the durability by 22% and the shear strength increased by 194%.
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