What is Forta-Fi?
FORTA-FI is a high tensile strength synthetic fiber blend formulated to reinforce asphalt mixes in both new construction or rehab projects.
The mix of aramid and polyolefin fibers is designed to enhance your current mix design. Aramid fibers will not melt in the asphalt mix and are known for their strength and durability in both high and low temperatures.
Features:
Designed for all working temperatures
Mix in batch or drum plants
Feeds easily
Distributes uniformly and completely
Improves tensile strength, resilient modulus, Marshall Stability, Flow, among other properties
Benefits:
Extreme Durability
Reduced Maintenance
Proven Performance
Stronger than your traditional mixture. reduces cracking and rutting.
While we have known for years that adding reinforcing fibers to asphalt would substantially increase the life of that asphalt, it was very difficult to quantify the years and calculate that value for our customers. Recent research has provided more detail about the benefits provided by FORTA-FI asphalt fibers. Case studies developed by Arizona State University utilizing pavement design software [Mechanistic Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG)] detail the cost savings involved in reinforcing asphalt pavement using FORTA-FI. This research program also determines that the longevity increase would be 50% or more, beyond the same thickness of traditional asphalt.