UNI EN UNI HSC

11146

206

11104

HIGH STRENGTH

INDUSTRIAL
FLOORS

CONCRETE

CONCRETE

GUIDELINES

CONCRETE

PATENTED
PRODUCT

Hybrid structural synthetic ber

Technical info

EN
14889-2
FOR
STRUCTURAL
USE

Ruredil

RUREDIL X FIBER 54

Material

Properties
Use of RXF 54 guarantees uniform performance thanks to the excellent dispersion
of fibers in the mix. It maintains the same mix workability. In flooring, it solves all the
corrosion-related problems typically associated with metal fibers, significantly improving
durability. It lowers floor thickness and eliminates the need for electro-welded mesh and
metal fibers.
RXF 54 effectively prevents plastic shrinkage in concrete and improves concretes residual
tensile strength, and therefore its final strength and resistance to the stress caused by
dynamic and static overloads.
Lastly, it simplifies work on the construction site, preventing errors and saving time.

Typical applications
RXF 54 fibers may be used in any kind of concrete and for any of the exposure classes
they are designed for (in accordance with EN206). Its chemical inertia allows RXF 54 to
be used beneficially in making concrete for use in highly aggressive environments such
as the marine environment or the chemicals industry, where concrete with metal fibers
cannot be used because of corrosion.

The information contained in this technical info sheet is based on our knowledge and experience, and cannot be considered to represent a guarantee
on our part, or an acceptance of responsibility for use of our products, as conditions of use are beyond our control

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In conformity with
Standard EN 14889-2 for structural
applications in concrete, mortars and
injection mortars.
International Patent

Fourth Edition 12.2015. This edition cancels and replaces any other previous year.
The safety data sheet and the voice of the tender can be downloaded from www.ruredil.it.

RUREDIL X FIBER 54 (RXF 54) is a synthetic structural fiber designed to improve the durability
bility
and mechanical properties of concrete. RXF 54 is a hybrid fiber, meaning it consists of a
non-fibrillated monofilament containing a special mix of polyolephinic polymers and
nd a
ating
fibrillated polypropylene fiber capable of reducing and in some cases totally eliminating
ity.
plastic shrinkage. RXF 54 increases concretes ductility, fatigue resistance and durability.
Unlike metal fibers, RXF 54 will not corrode, is not magnetic, is 100% resistant to acids,
cids,
bases and all aggressive agents, as it is chemically inert.
ance
Concrete made with RXF 54 offers much greater durability and mechanical performance
than concrete made with an equal amount (by volume) of metal fibers, either smooth or
hooked. RXF 54 may be used in place of electro-welded mesh in all flooring applications.

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Reinforce concrete with Fibers

RXF 54 synthetic structural fiber is particularly recommended in concrete for the following
uses:
> Industrial floors and outdoor pavements
Parking areas, material storage areas, flooring subject to heavy weights and/or high
dynamic loads, jointless flooring, service stations and workshops, refrigerating cells,
storage areas, wharves, airport runways. A special calculation software for this type of slab
on ground pavement, Ruredil X Floor Design, may be downloaded from www.ruredil.it.
> Residential construction
Foundation slabs, floor slabs, reinforcement of floor slabs (made of wood and/or steel)
with composite slab.
> Prefabrication
Panels, prefabricated elements for tunnels, drinking water reservoirs, cable ducts
(conventional, fiber optic, etc.), railway ties, prefabricated rail plates, roofing elements,
jersey barriers.

Fire reaction

Use recommendations
Fibers should be added directly to the mixer in the prefabrication or concrete mixing
plant, or in the mixer truck.
Add fibers to the conveyor belt with inert matter, cement, sand and the first portion of
gravel. Do not add fibers first. Mix for at least 5 minutes at maximum speed after adding.

Like all synthetic fibers, RXF 54 deteriorates upon reaching its melting point in
the event of fire. This is only apparently
a disadvantage as compared to metal fibers, for instance; for during a fire,
when they reach their melting temperature the fibers decompose without
releasing toxic gases, transforming the
volume they previously occupied in the
cement mix into a series of interconnected channels.
These channels act as escape routes
for the heat and steam that is generated when the water in the gaps suddenly comes to a boil. This property
prevents RXF 54 fiber reinforced concrete from exploding violently the way
concrete reinforced with steel fibers or
unreinforced concrete will do, as they
lack the porosity automatically generated by RXF 54 fibers.

Note
Do not use RXF 54 fiber in place of primary reinforcement for applications other than
industrial flooring.

Technical properties

Specific weight

Mix of bers of a polyolephinic copolymer and a

brillated polypropylene ber
0.91 kg/dm3

Length

54 mm

Equivalent diameter

0.48 mm

Material

Length/diameter ratio

113

Tensile strength

620 - 758 MPa

Resistance to acids, bases and salts

Total

Conformity

UNI EN 14889-2

Mechanical properties of concrete with RXF 54 fibers

The mechanical properties of concrete made with RXF 54 fibers have been measured in
Ruredils Research and Development lab with the following tests:
t
load/deformation and tenacity;
t
tenacity on plate according to UNI EN 14488-5;
t
resistance to impact according to the ACI 544 method.

The information contained in this technical info sheet is based on our knowledge and experience, and cannot be considered to represent a guarantee
on our part, or an acceptance of responsibility for use of our products, as conditions of use are beyond our control

export@ruredil.it - www.ruredil.it

Fourth Edition 12.2015. This edition cancels and replaces any other previous year.
The safety data sheet and the voice of the tender can be downloaded from www.ruredil.it.

CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

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Comparison of performance of RXF 54 and a hooked metal fiber (with same volumetric dosage)

Concrete with RXF54

Load (daN)

Load (daN)

Concrete with hooked

metal fiber

Subsidence (mm)

Subsidence (mm)

Deformation load and tenacity indicators with RXF 54 dosed at 0.5% by volume (4.5 kg/m3)
c

0.031 mm

I5

4.9

I10

8.4

I20

13.6

Tenacity on plate with RXF 54 dosed at 0.5 by volume (4.5 kg/m3)

Max. load

89 kN

Absorption energy

895 J

Resistance to impact

No. of blows causing specimen to break

RXF 54 dos. 0.3% by volume

320

RXF 54 dos. 0.4% by volume

435

Chemical/physical
specifications:
Density (g/cc): 0.91 approx.
Length: 54 3 mm.
Conforms to UNI EN 14889-2
for structural applications
in concrete, mortars and
injection mortars.

General composition:
Polyolephinic and polypropylene fibers.
Performance definition:
Synthetic structural fibers for high performance concrete mixes.
Particularly recommended for flooring,
prefabricated manufactures, shotcrete, fine structures, etc.

Pack
16 bags weighing 1 kg each
on 192 kg pallets

Code
0109110020

8 bags weighing 2 kg each

on 192 kg pallets

0109110040

Updated 07.2014

CATALOGUE SPECIFICATIONS

Minimum dosage
1.5 kg/m3 to be assessed on the basis of the
application.
Ruredil X Floor Design calculation software
available from Ruredil.

No. 0749
0749-CPD-BC1
251-3234-0001-001

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in this catalog sheet. This sale relieves us from the issuance of the certificate of analysis which, by its nature, only guarantees the performance of a specific supply.

The information contained in this technical info sheet is based on our knowledge and experience, and cannot be considered to represent a guarantee
on our part, or an acceptance of responsibility for use of our products, as conditions of use are beyond our control

export@ruredil.it - www.ruredil.it

Fourth Edition 12.2015. This edition cancels and replaces any other previous year.
The safety data sheet and the voice of the tender can be downloaded from www.ruredil.it.

Results refer to 28 days.

Characterization of fiber-reinforced concrete made with RXF 54 has been certified by Distart Materials Resistance
Laboratory of Bologna: the official certificate will be presented upon request.
Certification of breakage behavior of fiber-reinforced concrete made with RXF 54 fibers is also available (UNI 11039), issued
by the Civil Engineering Department of Brescia University.

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