A method for introducing small elongate metal reinforcing elements into a castable material based on cement and groups of reinforcement elements for use in the process.

摘要

Reinforcing members for the reinforcement of hardenable or settable material such as concrete or mortar are disclosed. The reinforcing members comprise a plurality of wire elements such as fibers united by a binder which loses its binding ability when mixed with the settable material, thereby releasing the elements in a random manner in the matrix. Methods are also disclosed for mixing the reinforcing members in the matrix and for making the reinforcing members.