EPD: Steel mesh reinforcement for asphalt, Fortifix® (Bekaert)

Fort i fix ® is a steel based anti reflective cracking interlayer solution covered by this EPD and is produced in the manufacturing plant located at Hlohovec, Slovakia. The mesh grid is buil t up from steel cords in longitudinal and cross direction, the steel cords are stitched to a carrier. Fortifix® 1 C & 2 C: with Cl osed carrier PET non woven ( Fortifix ® 1 C: highest steel density , F ortifix ® 2 C: lowest steel density ). The advanced steel cord structure is combined with a light weight non woven to provide optimal stability during the overlay process preventing rucking and pushing under site traffic. Figure 1 shows a n application overview for Fortifix ®

Manufacturer legal entity:

Bekaert

Manufacturer:

Bekaert

Country of manufacturer:

slovakRepublic

Product name:

Steel mesh reinforcement for asphalt

Commercial names:

Fortifix®

Material type:

Steel and other metals

Material subtype:

Other steel/iron

Environmental & technical characteristics

Global warming potential (A1-A3):

1.75 kg CO2e/kg

Available units for calculation:

kg, ton

Unique identifier (OCLID):

6381ea73e11b58114d98bd78

Sustainability data background information

EPD number:

337/2022

EPD program:

ITB

Publication year:

2022

Product category rules (PCR):

ITB-PCR A (PCR based on EN 15804)

Environmental standard:

EN15804+A1

Verification status:

Third-party verified (as per ISO 14025)

Upstream database:

ecoinvent