Bunbury Cycleway Case Study: Superior Durability with ReoCo’s Forta Ferro Fibre Reinforced Concrete

Forta Ferro

Product

Forta-Ferro

Size

3,000m2

Date

2012

Value

$12,000

Shared pathways include both cycleways and footpaths to provide safe areas for pedestrians and cyclists to enjoy their individual activities. These pavements are making up an ever-increasing part of our cities’ infrastructure as the general population seeks alternate methods of transport and leisure.

The Scope

To deliver a reinforcing system that provides pavement contractors a quicker and easier method of constructing shared pathways.

The Problem

The well entrenched use of conventional steel reinforcement in pavement applications means that fibre reinforcement is often over looked as a reinforcing method in spite of its obvious benefits to contractors, engineers and asset owners.

Our Solution ​

The Forta Ferro was selected by engineers for their specific reinforcing needs. The Forta Ferro fibre was part of a complete solution. The solution consisted of custom length expansion joints and fibre reinforced concrete mix, which created a construction system that significantly reduced construction time. An additional benefit includes eliminating the need to buy, cut, lay and position welded mesh, removing a considerable safety hazard for both the public and contractor.

The Results

The Bunbury area has a cycleway that hugs the beautiful foreshore that is utilised by residents and visitors alike. The 3-dimensional characteristics of Forta Ferro fibre provide a surface that has reduced cracking and increased durability, significantly improving safety for cyclists and pedestrians.

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