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Fiber reinforcement.

UltraShot is a new fiber reinforcement for shotcrete. With a wave-like shape, the fibers anchor firmly in the concrete. Their coarseness allows them to be blended into the shotcrete mix at a much higher rate per unit volume. The fibers dramatically improve the shotcrete's strength, durability,

and performance. In some applications, the fiber reduces the need for heavy, welded wire fabric. The strand's wave design reduces wear and tear on pumps and hoses. With its increased adhesion rate, there is also less rebound and waste, allowing you to apply it more thickly per pass. SI Concrete Systems, Booth 5944, 800-635-2308, www.sind.com. Circle 10.

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