This heats the wire, which can then be pulled beneath the surface of the plastic. [Matthias] likens it to using rebar in concrete. His implementation could be improved just a bit. Getting the wire ...

Unlike re-rod or wire mesh added during a pour ... bull-floating and brooming produces a slightly smoother surface. Use a concrete saw to cut fresh concrete one-half the depth of the slab.

This is typically combined with improved concrete mix designs using advanced chemical admixtures as well as proper placement and curing practices. Some fiber manufacturers have also experimented ...