Large, NationalBuilding Supply Co
Date: 2021
Location: Houston, TX
Fiber: FORTA-FERRO®
Project Description
The owner specified the OptiPave System with FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fibers for it’s durability, sustainability and cost savings. This short panel design significantly reduces the amount of curling and prevents both edges of the panel from being loaded simultaneously. This optimized design allows for a reduction in thickness with no steel reinforcement or dowels at contraction joints which provides the most cost effective, durable and sustainable design.
Technical Specifications
- Pavement Thickness: 5.5”
- Fiber Reinforcement: FORTA-FERRO® 2-¼”
- Dosage: 4.0 lb/cu yd
- Joint Spacing: 6ft x 6ft
- Total Project Size: 2.7 million sq ft
- Project Savings: $2.4 million
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