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Concrete Wall Panels

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In January of 2007, a producer of architectural wall panels approached FORTA Corporation to investigate fiber-reinforced options. The producer was unhappy with the performance and cost of the prescribed method of steel reinforcement, and was looking for a better alternative.

Based on additional discussions with wall producers around the country, it became obvious that a performance-based test method would be necessary to fulfill the needs of many wall producers. The biggest hurdle to overcome would be finding a method to determine the capacity of the wall to withstand extremely high winds. In hurricane-prone regions of the country, building codes require structures to withstand wind loads of up to 150 mph.

In partnership with Delta Engineers and C&M Precast of Kerrville, TX, FORTA Corporation developed and conducted a performance test to illustrate a fiber reinforced concrete wall panel's ability to withstand these loads caused by high winds. Since that time, many producers of similar panels have conducted their own investigations with FORTA-FERRO® to achieve the same cost-saving and performance-enhancing benefits.

Please call your FORTA® representative for information on how you can test FORTA-FERRO® in your own products, or for engineering services available.

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  • Concrete Wall Panels
  • Concrete Wall Panels
  • Concrete Wall Panels