Applications

ArcelorMittal steel fibre reinforced concrete solution for concrete floors that are submitted to lower loading conditions

Solution description

TAB^®Light improves the durability of the floor through better crack control.

Where shrinkage control and crack distribution are a consideration, and bearing capacity a minor issue (see “limits of application”), TAB^®Light offers a longer lasting, high quality solution that is designed for purpose.

Even when static load conditions apply, TAB^®Light improves the durability of the floor through better crack control.

Benefits and advantages of TAB^®Light

> Improved durability and better crack control in static load conditions.
> Faster construction process.
> Direct pouring from concrete truck.
> Reduced number of workers required on job site.
> Time and cost saving.

TAB^®Light applications

> Shop floors
> Show rooms
> Car show rooms
> Car parks
> Screeds
> Commercial houses
> Light floors

Limits of application

> For concrete floors submitted to uniform distribution loads less than, or equal to 10kN/m2.
> For point loads (wheel loads from cars, small forklift trucks, small rack loads etc.) of 20kN maximum and a maximum contact pressure of 2 N/mm2.
> Supporting soil should show a minimum modulus subgrade reaction of 0.05 N/mm3.
> For use in concrete floors with saw-cut joints. Not for jointless floors.
> Maximum spacing between two saw-cut joints cannot exceed 5m (maximum panels of 5 x 5m) for internal slabs, and 4m for external slabs.

TAB^®Light in action

TAB^®Light is recommended for slab thicknesses ranging from 130mm to 180mm.

A single layer of light welded mesh reinforcement can be replaced with a dosage rate of 10kg/m3 to 15kg/m3 of ArcelorMittal steel fibres.

Concrete grades suitable for TAB^®Light are C20/25 or C25/30 according to EN 206:2013+A2:2021.