BarChip R-Series Macro Synthetic Fibres for Concrete (BarChip R65 & BarChip R50) – ISCouncil

BarChip R-Series Macro Synthetic Fibres for Concrete (BarChip R65 & BarChip R50)

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  • Product Type Concrete, Construction Services

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BarChip R-series macro synthetic fibres (both BarChip R65 & BarChip R50) are made using a blend of recycled, repurposed, and virgin polypropylene and are used to replace conventional steel reinforcement or steel fibres in concrete and shotcrete applications. These include, residential, industrial and road pavements, track slabs, shotcrete (used as slope stabilisation or ground support in underground excavations) and other applications. BarChip R-series fibre are high-performance macro synthetic fibre providing a sustainable solution for concrete reinforcement. BarChip R-series conforms to EN14889-2, ASTM C1116, VicRoads Section 703 and are both approved products on the Queensland TMR Product Index for Bridges and Other Structures. BarChip Australia also provides full support for the use of the BarChip R-series macro synthetic fibres including assistance with mix design, application, structural design and quality control guidance.

Sustainability Outcomes

BarChip macro synthetic fibres are an innovative and sustainable choice for concrete reinforcement. By replacing traditional steel bar and steel fibre reinforcement, BarChip provides a significant reduction in the embodied carbon of construction projects. BarChip fibre simplifies the construction process by reducing the volume of materials required on-site, leading to fewer deliveries, lower transportation emissions and congestion, and decreasing noise and disruption of surrounding communities. BarChip is also non-corrosive which improves the life-cycle of concrete structures through longer service life and reduced maintenance. These benefits have been realised on projects such as the Parramatta Light Rail, where 101 tonnes of BarChip was used to replace 2,426 tonnes of steel reinforcement, directly reducing the carbon footprint by 4,815 tonnes of embodied carbon. A further 4 tonnes of carbon was saved in transportation requirements. Construction time was also decreased considerably, resulting in a shorter disruption to residents and a reduction in labour costs of around 15%.

Applicable Credits

IS v1.2 Ene-1 , Inn-1 , Mat-1 , Mat-2
IS v2.1 Ene-1 , Inn-1 , Rso-6 , Rso-7
Ene-1 (ISv1.2) BarChip R-series fibres significantly increase the speed of construction, by reducing or in most cases eliminating the need for traditional reinforcement. Since the reinforcement is removed from the construction process, the carbon emmissions associated with machinery required for transport and placement of the steel are reduced or eliminated.
Inn-1 (ISv1.2) Can contributes to Innovation Challenge-8: Sustainable Supplier and ISupply
Mat-1 (ISv1.2) BarChip R-series fibres offer a significant reduction in the embodied carbon of concrete structures when used as an alternative to conventional steel mesh or steel fibre reinforcement. They are included in the Infrastructure Sustainability Materials Calculator so that EPD data can be readily accessed and utilised for a project’s Materials Assessments in accordance with this credit.
Mat-2 (ISv1.2) BarChip R-series fibres have an EPD certified to IS 14025 and EN 15804
Ene-1 (ISv2.1) BarChip R-series fibres significantly increase the speed of construction, by reducing or in most cases eliminating the need for traditional reinforcement. Since the reinforcement is removed from the construction process, the carbon emmissions associated with machinery required for transport and placement of the steel are reduced or eliminated.
Inn-1 (ISv2.1) Can contributes to Innovation Challenge-4: Sustainable Supplier and ISupply
Rso-6 (ISv2.1) BarChip R-series fibres offer a significant reduction in the embodied carbon of concrete structures when used as an alternative to conventional steel mesh or steel fibre reinforcement. They are included in the Infrastructure Sustainability Materials Calculator so that EPD data can be readily accessed and utilised for a project’s Materials Assessments in accordance with this credit.
Rso-7 (ISv2.1) BarChip R-series fibres have an EPD certified to IS 14025 and EN 15804

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