Fiber Reinforcement for Kennedy Space Station
Fiber Reinforcement for Kennedy Space Station
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The Infrastructure Improvements America Needs
The United States’ system of roads, highways, and bridges are critical in making it possible for the country to function every day. The road networks include more than 4 million miles of public roadways, carrying almost 3 trillion vehicle miles traveled in 2011 alone (American Society of Civil Engineers Report Card). These roadways allow for […]
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Vehicles Consume Less Fuel on Smoother Asphalt Pavements
According to experts, vehicles driving on smoother pavements, particularly smooth asphalt pavements, consume less fuel than driving over rough road conditions of poorly constructed roads. Overall, less fuel consumption helps the environment and driver’s fuel budgets, leading to a greener and more cost-effective form of infrastructure. Since the United States has over 2.5 million miles […]
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Surface-EXT® Reinforces Slurry Seal & Micro Surfacing Applications
Why use Surface-EXT® in Slurry and Micro Surfacing? Glass fibers are the ideal choice for slurry and micro surfacing due to their superior properties. Virtually water neutral, Surface-EXT™ has a specific gravity equal to that of the aggregate. These properties ensure the fiber will disperse evenly with the aggregate in the pug mill and will […]
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NCAT Test Track Features a FORTA-FI® Test Section
About NCAT The National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) just outside of Auburn, Alabama, is a world leader in asphalt research. Their aim is to perform “research on pavement thickness design, mix materials/methods, and pavement preservation” with the goal of “reducing the life cycle cost of flexible pavements.” NCAT is most commonly known for their […]
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High Tensile Strength Fiber Reinforcement for Asphalt
GROVE CITY, PA (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 https://www.forta-fi.com FORTA-FI® is a high tensile strength fiber reinforcement for asphalt. Tested by today’s tough standards, FORTA-FI® offers dramatic cost savings by significantly reducing rutting and cracking. Placing up to 35% less asphalt is an obvious project advantage made possible when FORTA-FI®’s unique blend of reinforcing fibers is added to […]
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