MMFX recognizes that various entry barriers exist to new and innovative products such as MMFX rebar. In order to overcome these market entry barriers MMFX Technologies is moving ahead in three areas of product certification: ASTM material specification, ACI product appraisal and material submission to the ACI 318 committee for inclusion in future design codes, and AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) standard material specification.
ASTM (American Society of Testing Materials)
MMFX has submitted a draft Corrosion Resistant Steel (CRES) rebar ASTM standard specification entitled: “Deformed and Plain, Low-carbon, Chromium, Steel Reinforcement for Concrete Construction” to ASTM Subcommittee A01.05 on Steel Reinforcement. This ASTM standard specification encompasses all monolithic rebar materials (including Microcomposite Steel) that exhibit both superior corrosion performance characteristics and required mechanical properties. Adoption of this ASTM standard specification is anticipated to occur during the 4th quarter of 2002.
ACI Concrete Innovations Appraisal Service (CIAS)
MMFX has initiated the process to have ACI’s CIAS report on MMFX’s structural and corrosion resistance claims. CIAS provides and publishes neutral appraisal reports on concrete technologies, products and processes, as a service of ACI's Strategic Development Council (SDC). CIAS’s report is intended as introduction for use of MMFX rebar into ACI committee documents and eventually into the building code. Completion of the CIAS appraisal is anticipated to occur during the 4th quarter of 2002. Results of the CIAS appraisal are anticipated to allow a provisional approval by ACI for use of MMFX’s structural and corrosion resistance properties during 2003.
AASHTO (American Association of State Highway Officials)
MMFX has submitted a draft Corrosion Resistant Steel (CRES) rebar AASHTO standard specification entitled: “AASHTO Specification for Corrosion Resistant Reinforcing Steel” to AASHTO for adoption. This proposed specification is a modification to the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specification consisting of different classifications of corrosion resistant rebar materials including MMFX rebar. Adoption of this specification will allow transportation agencies to specify MMFX rebar in their projects.
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