CarbonCast

CarbonCast is an innovative technology that uses C-GRID™ epoxy-coated carbon fiber composite grid for secondary reinforcing and shear transfer and conventional steel for primary reinforcing. The material controls shrinkage cracks up to 50 percent more effectively than steel mesh because of its strength and excellent mechanical bond to concrete. Developed by TechFab, LLC, non-corrosive C-GRID has a tensile strength over four times higher than steel reinforcing. This epoxy-coated composite grid is made with cross-laid and superimposed carbon fiber. Since the development of industrial-grade carbon fiber materials and new high-speed rotary-forming technology carbon fiber has become feasible as an economical reinforcing material for new construction. It can also be placed closer to the surface and has a more closely spaced mesh pattern than steel.