Helix Micro Rebar Australasia Pty Ltd Micro Rebar vs Rebar/Mesh

Micro Rebar vs Rebar/Mesh the debate stops here!

Micro Rebar vs Rebar/Mesh is a debate we have witnessed in our industry for many years. Our research and testing combined with feedback from engineers and clients have helped us compile this top ten list. Even though there are many more reasons than simple ten why you would choose Helix Micro-Rebar over regular Rebar or Mesh, we have decided to name our top ten.

Please click on the plus sign at the start of the reason to read more information about the top 10 reasons.

1. Helix Eliminates Placing Errors.
Helix avoids placement errors since it is distributed throughout the concrete matrix. Traditional reinforcement's effective strength is decreased by up to 50% when misplaced. Placing chairs, and their potential for weakening the concrete, are also eliminated.
2. Helix Provides a 40% Plus Stronger Concrete Section.
Helix is a multidirectional reinforcement that increases shear strength and decreases the need for stirrups.
3. Helix Allows the Concrete to Absorb 200% Plus More Energy.
Helix adds durability and impact resistance to the concrete which is excellent for heavy loads and seismic events.
4. Helix has Excellent Crack Control Properties.
Helix is designed to keep cracks tight and short when they develop allowing the concrete to micro crack but not develop a large, dominate crack.
5. Helix is a Safer, Discontinuous Reinforcement System.
Helix does not allow for a complete failure of the system due to corrosion; unlike traditional reinforcement which is continuous and electrically connected.
6. Helix Helps Increase Worksite Safety.
Helix reduces injuries due to cuts (placing), strains (lifting) and tripping/falling (manoeuvring through the grid)traditionally associated with rebar/mesh.
7. Helix is Electroplated with Zinc.
Helix has been tested in de-icing agents to resist rusting 3 times longer than standard rebar/mesh that has no coating.
8. Helix Significantly Reduces Construction Time.
Helix reduces construction time by eliminating laying, tying, and inspections and in most cases can eliminate the need for pumping and void development in highly congested steel locations.
9. Helix Reduces Reinforcing Costs by at Least 20%.
Helix eliminates the labor associated with rebar/mesh placement along with reduction of scrap, chairs and overlap splicing steel.
10. Helix Can Help Achieve LEED Goals.
Less overall weight of steel is used thus the emissions of trucks, forklifts and cranes are greatly reduced.

Micro Rebar vs Rebar/Mesh

Micro Rebar vs Rebar/Mesh the debate stops here!

Top 10 Reasons: To Design with Helix Micro Rebar vs. Rebar/Mesh

1. Helix Eliminates Placing Errors.

2. Helix Provides a 40% Plus Stronger Concrete Section.

3. Helix Allows the Concrete to Absorb 200% Plus More Energy.

4. Helix has Excellent Crack Control Properties.

5. Helix is a Safer, Discontinuous Reinforcement System.

6. Helix Helps Increase Worksite Safety.

7. Helix is Electroplated with Zinc.

8. Helix Significantly Reduces Construction Time.

9. Helix Reduces Reinforcing Costs by at Least 20%.

10. Helix Can Help Achieve LEED Goals.

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