Fibres in Concrete

Recron 3s for crack-free construction

Reliance Industry Limited (RIL) has launched Recron 3s fibres with the objective of improving the quality of plaster and concrete. The
Reliance Group, founded by Mr Dhirubhai H. Ambani, is India's largest business house with total revenues of Rs 65,000 crores. The
group's activities span petrochemicals, synthetics fibres, fibre intermediates, gas, power, telecom, etc
Increase in flexibility
Role of Recron 3s Specifications of Recron 3s
The modulus of elasticity of Recron 3s is
Controls cracking high with respect to the modulus of elas- Property Value
Recron 3S prevents the micro shrinkage ticity of the concrete or mortar binder. Cut length : 6 mm or 12 mm
cracks developed during hydration, mak- Recron 3s fibre helps in increasing flexural
ing the structure/plaster/component in- strength. The post cracking behaviour has Shape of fibre : special for im-
herently stronger. Further, when the loads shown its ability to continue to absorb en- proved holding of
imposed on concrete approach that of fail- ergy as fibres pull out. cement aggregates
ure, cracks will propagate, sometimes rap-
Tensile strength : 4000-6000 kg/cm 2
idly. Addition of Recron 3 s to concrete and Applications
plaster arrests cracking caused by volume Melting point > 250 o C
change (expansion and contraction), sim- Recron 3s fibres can be used in concrete ele-
ply because 1 kg of Recron 3s offers mil- ments such as RC and PC lintel, beam, Dosage rate : Concrete
lions of fibres which support mortar/con- column, flooring and wall plastering; foun- Use CT 2024 (12
3
crete in all directions. dations, tanks, manhole cover and tiles; mm) at 909 g/m
plastering; roads and pavements; hollow Plaster
Reduction in water permeability blocks and precasts. Use CT 2012
A structure free from micro cracks prevents (6 mm) at 125 g/
Direction for use cement bag 1:4
migration of water or moisture through-
out the concrete. This in turn helps prevent Sprinkle the fibre in site mixer with little cement/sand ratio
the corrosion of steel used for primary re- water. Keep rotating and add chips, sand, Optimise as per
inforcement of the structure. This results cement and balance water. Mix it for a few application
in longevity of the structure. minutes. In case of manual mixing, for best
results mix half the fibre in a bucket of
Reduction in rebound loss water, stir well and mix in mortar. Like- For more details, please contact:
wise add balance fibre.
Recron 3s fibre reduces rebound “splatter- Mr. M.K Goyal
ing” of concrete and shotcrete. This reduces Recron 3s is meant for improving the Head of Business Development
wastage of mortar and speeds up the pace quality of construction, savings on wastage Recron 3s, Reliance Industries Ltd
of work. More importantly it saves a great and for speeding up the work pace. Recron Maker Chambers IV. 4th Floor
deal of labour employed for the job. The 3s is meant for secondary reinforcement Nariman Point,
gains are higher when plastering is in only. Mumbai 400021
progress at higher floors, ceilings and out- Tel: 22847471
side surfaces of the buildings. The above information is based on the
brochures of Recron 3s. E-mail: mohan_goyal@ril.com

942 The Indian Concrete Journal * March 2003