Monahan Filaments, LLC, dba Monahan FiberWorx, is a technology driven developer, manufacturer and marketer of synthetic fibers for reinforcement. Monahan has been producing innovative fibrous materials since 1974; covering a myriad of applications. Monahan continues to be recognized for its strong technical expertise with engineered resins and processes, as well as its superior customer service and industry leadership.
FiberWorx consists of a dedicated Team, with a combined 40+ years of direct industry experience; led by Dave Anderson—formerly the Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Business Development for Fabpro. The exclusive focus and Mission of FiberWorx:
General Products Overview
FiberWorx manufactures and distributes a complete line of synthetic fibers for use as reinforcement in cementicious materials; across many different markets and applications. All manufacturing is in compliance with building codes and ASTM C-1116 Standard Specification for fiber reinforced concrete and shotcrete.
Products:
Typical Applications
- Residential and Industrial Slabs on Grade
- Precast Concrete Products
- Coatings, Overlays and White Toppings
- Elevated Slabs and Structures
- Architectural and Lightweight Concrete
- Exposed Aggregate, Colored and Stamped
- Shotcrete and Sprayed Applications
- Stucco and Plastered Cement
Impact of Fiberworx Fibers in Concrete
Preventing & Managing Cracking Issues
- Effectively prevents and/or reduces the effectiveness of the Cracking Mechanism (PSCR)
- Reduces the uncontrollable crack opening, transferring the load; Increasing theconcrete’s tensile strength, ductility and toughness (It’s increased ability to absorb energy!)
- By rendering the crack “ineffective” to overall load carrying capacity, the Fibers allow the composite behavior to carry even more load
Alternative / Replacement for Steel Reinforcement
- Independent testing provides sufficient data demonstrating that the use of 3-dimensional fiber reinforcement provides better crack management and control than WWR
- The subject data also provides for the replacement of WWR and steel bars when used as secondary reinforcement, when the steel reinforcement ratio is =/< 0.2%
Safer and Easy to Use
- No storage, handling or placing of steel reinforcement—all fiber reinforcement is “built-In” and is always, and automatically positioned properly, when mixed according to ASTM C-94
- Avoid tripping and dangers from handling rusty steel bars, wire rolls or mats
Financial and Sustainable Gains
- Eliminates the need for purchasing, storing, handling, cutting and bending of steel reinforcement
- Enjoy a significant cost advantage over the purchase and management of steel reinforcement; Reduces the total time on the job—flowing directly to the bottom-line profit of your project
- Drastically reduces “call-backs” due to cracking in Ready Mix C.O.D. business
There are many more benefits related to the use of FiberWorx Fibers. Please contact your FiberWorx representative for more information, or to discuss your specific application!