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Types of concrete fibres: steel, synthetic, glass and basalt compared
Steel, synthetic, glass or basalt — each fibre type has its own profile in tensile strength, dosage, corrosion and price. This overview compares all four and helps you choose.
Read articleFibre reinforced concreteFibres in concrete: how does fibre reinforcement work?
Fibres in concrete bridge cracks and keep load-bearing capacity after cracking. Crack bridging step by step, micro versus structural fibres, what changes in the mix, what fibres do not change and how residual strength is tested.
Read articleFibre reinforced concreteFibre concrete vs reinforcement mesh: the difference in time and cost
Fibre concrete or reinforcement mesh? We set material and labour costs per m² side by side, with a worked man-hours example for a 500 m² floor and a project case.
Read articleFibre reinforced concreteReinforced industrial floors: the monolithic concrete floor with fibres
Forklift traffic, racking legs and continuous transport place high demands on reinforced industrial floors. Mesh or fibres, floor thickness, dosage, joints and price per m² for a monolithic concrete floor at a glance.
Read articleFibre reinforced concreteFibre reinforced concrete foundations: when do fibres replace mesh?
From garden rooms to raft slabs: fibre reinforced concrete foundations replace the mesh and cages with steel or synthetic fibres. Which foundation types suit fibres, how to pour, and where the limit lies.
Read articleFibre reinforced concreteFibre reinforced concrete vs traditional reinforcement: which do you choose when?
Fibre reinforcement or bars and mesh? Both resist the tensile forces concrete itself lacks. This decision guide sets out differences, costs and applications per project type.
Read articleFibre reinforced concreteSynthetic fibre concrete: when is it the right choice?
Synthetic fibre concrete comes in two flavours: micro fibres against plastic shrinkage (0.6–1.0 kg/m³) and structural macro fibres (2–6 kg/m³). Here is how you choose the right fibre and mix for floor, screed or paving.
Read articleFibre reinforced concreteCarbonation and corrosion of reinforcing steel: how fibres prevent it
Carbonation and chloride ingress turn protective concrete into a corrosive environment for reinforcing steel. How the mechanism works — and how fibres rule it out.
Read articleFibre reinforced concreteConcrete fibre dosage: practical guidelines per fibre type
Too few fibres and the effect fails to materialise, too many and workability suffers. Dosing guidelines per fibre type and application, plus the calculation steps from residual strength requirement to kilos per m³.
Read articleFibre reinforced concretePouring fibre reinforced concrete: the complete guide
Pouring fibre reinforced concrete, from defining the goal to curing: dosage, ordering from the concrete plant, pouring with a pump, drying times and pouring in frost.
Read articleFibre reinforced concreteFibre reinforced concrete cost in 2026: concrete price per m³ with and without fibres
What does fibre reinforced concrete cost in 2026? A price table with the cost of a cubic metre of concrete per strength class, the fibre surcharge per fibre type and pump costs, plus a 100 m² worked example against reinforcement mesh.
Read articleFibre reinforced concreteConcrete spalling: causes, signs and repair — the lesson of the A28
Concrete spalling is caused by corrosion of reinforcing steel and mainly affects structures built between 1960 and 1985. How to recognise it, what repair costs and how non-corrosive fibre reinforcement rules the problem out at source.
Read articleFibre reinforced concreteFibre reinforced concrete: frequently asked questions
The most frequently asked questions about fibre reinforced concrete — from fibre type, dosage and cost per m³ to cracking, power floating and standards. Each answer links through to the in-depth article.
Read articleFibre reinforced asphaltWhat is fibre reinforced asphalt and how does it work?
Fibre reinforced asphalt contains strong fibres that slow cracking, ravelling and rutting — a recyclable alternative to PMB and reinforcement grids, proven on the A73 and N337.
Read articleFibre reinforced asphaltAramid fibres vs. PMB: costs, environmental impact and lifespan
PMB or aramid fibres in penetration-grade bitumen? Based on FIBRA data from the A73, we compare production process, environmental impact, recycling and costs.
Read articleFibre reinforced asphaltPCR Asphalt 2026: what the new environmental performance standard means
The PCR Asphalt 2026 calculates the environmental performance of asphalt mixes uniformly from now on. That makes the sustainability advantage of fibres demonstrable in black and white.
Read articleFibre reinforced asphaltWhat is an aramid fibre? Properties, types and use in asphalt
Aramid fibres are among the strongest synthetic fibres in existence. What an aramid fibre is, which types exist, what they cost and how they reinforce asphalt.
Read articleFibre reinforced asphaltAsphalt temperature: production, laying and the fibre advantage
From 160-185°C in the mixer to the minimum rolling temperature on the road: all the relevant asphalt temperatures in one overview — and why fibre reinforced asphalt can run 15-20°C cooler.
Read articleFibre reinforced asphaltNoise-reducing asphalt and fibre reinforcement: what do the measurements say?
Does noise-reducing asphalt stay as quiet when you reinforce it with fibres? CPX measurements on the A73 show what fibre reinforcement does to the acoustic performance of porous asphalt.
Read articleFibre reinforced asphaltFibre-reinforced asphalt for heavy-duty and temporary construction roads
Steel road plates, crushed aggregate or asphalt? How to build a temporary construction road that carries heavy site traffic — and can be fully milled and reused once the project ends.
Read articleFibre reinforced asphaltWhat does asphalt cost per m2? 2026 prices (and the extra cost of fibre reinforcement)
What does asphalt cost per m² in 2026? Guide prices per application and asphalt type (DAB, SMA, porous asphalt), the price per tonne — and why fibre reinforcement often works out cost neutral.
Read articleFibre reinforced asphaltTendering fibre-reinforced asphalt: what to watch for?
Practical checklist for municipalities, provinces and water boards wanting to specify fibre-reinforced asphalt: sample specification text, MEAT criterion, market consultation and OPWA approval.
Read articleFibre reinforced asphaltAt what temperature does asphalt melt? Road heat, soft asphalt and heat-resistant fibres
Asphalt has no fixed melting point: bitumen softens from around 45–55 °C and only turns fluid at 150–200 °C. A temperature table from summer road to asphalt plant, softening points per bitumen grade, how hot asphalt gets in the sun and how heat-resistant aramid fibres counter rutting.
Read articleFibre reinforced asphaltA73 case study: results of the FIBRA research
On the A73 near Roermond, BAM and Rijkswaterstaat built a trial section with four porous asphalt mixtures within the FIBRA project, on top of a demonstration garden with sustainable base layers. The full set-up, measurement results and conclusions.
Read articleSustainability, standards and innovationCircular construction with fibre reinforced concrete and asphalt (and the RWS 2030 targets)
Rijkswaterstaat aims to work climate-neutrally and circularly by 2030, using 50% fewer primary raw materials. How fibre reinforcement of concrete and asphalt contributes to both tracks at once.
Read articleSustainability, standards and innovationCO₂ savings with fibre reinforcement: a worked example
Sustainability claims only convince with figures. We calculate the CO₂ saving of fibre reinforcement in full: emission factors per kilo, the comparison per m³ of concrete and the scale-up to a 1,000 m² floor.
Read articleSustainability, standards and innovationSustainable asphalt: greener, emission-free paving with fibres
Zero-emission construction is not just about electric plant; the asphalt mix matters at least as much. What makes asphalt sustainable — and how fibre reinforcement and emission-free paving reinforce each other.
Read articleSustainability, standards and innovationMPG calculation: lowering a building's environmental performance with fibre reinforcement
The MPG calculation determines whether your new-build project receives a permit. How the calculation works, which limit values apply in 2026 and how fibre reinforcement structurally lowers the score.
Read articleSustainability, standards and innovationfib Bulletin 105: the international standard for fibre reinforced concrete
For anyone working seriously with fibre reinforced concrete, fib Bulletin 105 is indispensable. It compiles the up-to-date design knowledge that Model Code 2020 left open — and bridges to Eurocode 2 and CUR Recommendation 111.
Read articleFibre reinforced asphaltThe FIBRA project: European research into fibre-reinforced asphalt
Behind the Dutch trial sections with fibre-reinforced asphalt lies a European CEDR research project with seven partners from six countries. What the FIBRA project involved, who took part and which guidelines it delivered.
Read articleSustainability, standards and innovationThe future of fibre reinforcement: 5 trends to watch
Fibre reinforcement of concrete and asphalt is proven technology, but it is not standing still. Five developments — from basalt fibre to automatic dosing — set the direction the sector is heading.
Read articleSustainability, standards and innovationEnvironmental certification of fibre materials: what to request
Anyone citing fibre reinforcement in a tender or sustainability report will encounter certification. A request checklist per document type: what it is, who issues it and when it is mandatory.
Read articleSustainability, standards and innovationCO₂ Performance Ladder: levels, certification and substantiation with fibres
The CO₂ Performance Ladder in practice: what the five levels involve, how certification via SKAO works, and how to substantiate scope 3 reduction with fibre reinforcement in a traceable way.
Read articleSustainability, standards and innovationThe biggest maintenance challenge ever: the role of fibre reinforcement
Rijkswaterstaat calls it the biggest maintenance challenge ever. Fibre reinforcement extends road service life by 50% or more — and with that, changes every long-term maintenance plan.
Read articleApplications and audiencesRoad management on a tight budget: fibre reinforcement for municipalities
Municipalities manage the largest share of the road network on limited budgets. Fibre reinforcement extends the service life of roads, cycle paths and concrete works — within existing maintenance contracts.
Read articleApplications and audiencesAdding fibres to concrete at the batching plant: ordering, dosing and mixing
How are fibres added to concrete? At the batching plant or in the truck mixer, with the right mixing time, dosage per fibre type and dosing equipment, plus what to specify when you order fibre-reinforced ready-mixed concrete.
Read articleApplications and audiencesFibre reinforcement for contractors: site benefits and your EMVI plan
Fibre reinforcement saves contractors an entire reinforcement work stage and delivers hard figures for the EMVI quality plan: lower ECI, less CO2 and an asphalt mix produced at lower temperature.
Read articleApplications and audiencesTendering sustainable roads: how provinces do it with fibres
Provinces steer sustainability through the tender: EMVI criteria such as an ECI ceiling and a service-life requirement make fibre reinforcement assessable — and performance measurement holds the promise after award.
Read articleApplications and audiencesFibre-reinforced agricultural concrete: barn floors, silage clamps and yard paving
Slurry acid, ammonia, hoof loading and the axle loads of heavy farm traffic: agricultural concrete takes more punishment than many an industrial floor. Reinforcement options, thickness and dosage indications per application.
Read articleApplications and audiencesBuying concrete fibres: choosing the right fibre reinforcement supplier
Buying concrete fibres is not a matter of price alone: fibre type, dosage advice, certificates and field data differ per supplier. This checklist with seven criteria helps you choose.
Read articleApplications and audiencesWhite topping concrete: a fibre-reinforced overlay on existing asphalt
A thin, fibre-reinforced white topping concrete overlay on existing asphalt extends the service life by decades. When it pays off, which layer thicknesses and joint spacings apply and what it costs.
Read articleApplications and audiencesCar parks, parking decks and garage floors: fibre reinforcement by situation
A parking deck on a building makes different demands than a ground-level car park or a garage full of de-icing salt. The right fibre choice per situation, with dosages and indicative prices.
Read articleApplications and audiencesSand cement screed: thickness per type, drying time, mix ratio, cost and crack control with shrinkage fibre
Sand cement screed in figures: thickness per type, maximum thickness, drying time per mm, mix ratio and screeding sand, cost per m² and crack control with shrinkage fibre.
Read articleApplications and audiencesConcrete patio without reinforcement mesh: synthetic fibres for outdoor patio slabs
A concrete patio traditionally gets a steel reinforcement mesh, but structural synthetic fibres replace that mesh completely in most cases. When that is possible, how you choose finish and colour, and where the limit lies with driveways and raised patios.
Read articleApplications and audiencesFibre reinforcement in greenhouse construction: pouring floors on sand
Greenhouse floors and main paths are monolithically poured concrete floors on sand, under permanent moisture and chemical loading. Corrosion-free fibre reinforcement replaces the mesh — without a laying stage.
Read articleApplications and audiencesFibres for precast concrete elements: types, dosage and production gains
Which fibres for precast concrete? Precast fibres compared: synthetic macro, steel, micro, basalt and AR glass, with indicative dosages per element type. Fibres replace mesh, speed up production and cut the ECI of a precast internal wall by 93%.
Read articleApplications and audiencesUnderfloor heating and the screed: thickness, reinforcement and fibres
How thick does the screed on underfloor heating need to be, and do you choose reinforcement mesh or fibres? Guide thicknesses, the 20 mm cover rule and the heat-up protocol at a glance.
Read articleFibre reinforced asphaltThe OPWA list: BRL 9320 and NL BSB for asphalt additives
Asphalt falls under the Dutch Soil Quality Decree; an additive must be environmentally approved. The OPWA list governs that — AsphaltX® is on it, with a maximum of 0.1% and reassessment until 2031.
Read articleFibre reinforced asphaltHelp validate the asphalt of the future
Fibre-reinforced asphalt is proving itself in practice; now it is objective data's turn. Dutch Fiber Trading is looking for validation sections with road authorities and contractors — this is what such a section involves and what you get in return.
Read articleFibre reinforced concreteSteel fibres or synthetic macro fibres? How to choose the right reinforcement
Both replace traditional tied rebar — but when do you choose steel and when synthetic? A comparison on dosage, residual strength, corrosion, CO₂ and cost.
Read articleFibre reinforced asphalt500 grams per tonne: how AsphaltX® strengthens asphalt with Twaron®
Heavier traffic and varying bitumen quality wear road surfaces out faster. With around 500 grams of Twaron® aramid fibres per tonne, AsphaltX® extends service life — without changing the recipe or equipment.
Read articleSustainability, standards and innovationMKI and DuboCalc: calculating and lowering the environmental cost indicator
More and more civil engineering tenders are awarded on MKI. What the environmental cost indicator actually is, how DuboCalc calculates the notional discount and how to lower your score.
Read articleSustainability, standards and innovationEN 14889 explained: EN 14889-1, EN 14889-2 and CE marking for fibre concrete
EN 14889-1 and EN 14889-2 in plain terms: steel fibre groups, polymer fibre classes, conformity system 1 or 3, what the CE label and Declaration of Performance must state, the UK position (BS EN 14889, CE or UKCA) and a five-step document check.
Read articleFibre reinforced concretePreventing shrinkage cracks in concrete: micro fibres in practice
The first hours after pouring are critical. Why shrinkage cracks form in concrete, and how 0.6–1.0 kg/m³ of micro fibres prevents them.
Read articleFibre reinforced concreteSteel fibre price: cost per kg and per m³, dosage and applications of steel fibre concrete
What steel fibres cost per kg and steel fibre concrete per m³ in 2026: a price table by dosage, a worked example, dosage, applications and drawbacks.
Read articleFibre reinforced concreteReinforcement mesh sizes: sheets, weights, prices and the fibre alternative
Standard reinforcement mesh sizes and weights at a glance: UK A and B mesh on 4.8 × 2.4 m sheets, Australian SL mesh, 3 × 2 m Dutch and Belgian sheets, which mesh suits which slab and when fibre reinforcement makes the mesh redundant.
Read articleFibre reinforced concreteConcrete floor crack repair: crack types, repair methods and costs
How to repair cracks in a concrete floor: recognise the crack type and width, choose the right method (resin, mortar, stitching or a fibre reinforced overlay), deal with settlement first and limit shrinkage cracking in the repair itself.
Read articleFibre reinforced concreteHow thick should a concrete floor be? Slab thickness for garages, houses, sheds and industrial floors
From the 100 mm minimum for a shed, house or garage floor to 250 mm for a heavily loaded industrial slab: concrete floor thickness by use in mm and inches, the sub-base and DPM build-up, screed and topping thickness, measuring an existing slab and building thinner with fibre reinforcement.
Read articleFibre reinforced asphaltAsphalt maintenance: measures, costs per m² and extending service life
From crack sealing, rejuvenators and surface dressing to overlaying, mill and inlay and reconstruction: every asphalt maintenance measure with indicative costs per m², service life per surface course and how fibres stretch the maintenance cycle.
Read articleFibre reinforced asphaltWhat is rutting? Causes, types and how to fix ruts in the road
Rutting is permanent deformation in the wheel paths of an asphalt road: what ruts in the road are, the three types, rut depth severity levels, the causes and how to fix and prevent them.
Read articleFibre reinforced asphaltWhat is ZOAB asphalt? Dutch porous asphalt explained
ZOAB asphalt is Dutch porous asphalt with around 20% air voids: it drains rainwater away and dampens tyre noise. How it works, the types compared, where it is vulnerable and what fibres do about it.
Read articleSustainability, standards and innovationEMVI tendering: meaning, criteria and how to score on sustainability
EMVI decides who wins public works in the Netherlands: not the lowest price, but the best price-quality ratio. This is how the notional discount works — and how you score on the sustainability criteria.
Read articleApplications and audiencesConcrete retaining walls: types, dimensions, concrete grade, prices and fibre reinforced precast
From a 30 cm garden wall to a 3 metre silage clamp wall: the types of concrete retaining wall, their section, dimensions, weights, concrete grade and prices per metre, and why fibre reinforced precast units are slimmer and corrosion-free.
Read articleApplications and audiencesPower floated concrete floor: process, cost per m², specification and fibre reinforcement
What power floating is, when the power float starts after the pour, how to specify a power floated concrete floor, how the finish compares with trowelled and polished concrete, what it costs per m² and why fibres suit it.
Read articleApplications and audiencesWhat is a floating screed? Build-up, thickness, insulation and reinforcement
What a floating screed is, layer by layer: build-up with edge strips and insulation, minimum thickness of 65–70 mm, how it differs from bonded and unbonded screed, and why fibre reinforcement is standard here.
Read articleApplications and audiencesTimber bridge deck replacement: composite, plastic or fibre reinforced concrete?
A timber bridge deck needs replacing every 15 to 25 years. Compare the three alternatives (a composite GRP deck, recycled plastic planks and precast fibre reinforced concrete) on service life, maintenance, weight, price and circularity, with a comparison table.
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