Blog about fiberglass rebar

A vast amount of concrete structures is deteriorating. Immediate steps need to be taken in order to resume their integrity and serviceability. In the recent decades it has become evident that the deteriorated objects need structural rehabilitation. It must be admitted that repairs would be costly, yet the expenses might be even greater if the …

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The construction industry requires more and more composite materials, becoming their major consumer. Since composites began to be used in the 80s of the last century, engineers and builders have been trusting these new materials that are used in the construction industry. In previous years, a number of problems in the fields of science and …

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Parking garages have a greater load and strain, especially during winter time. The reason is the use of chemicals that prevent icing, they actively destroy the material. There is a effective way to avoid of this situation. New material Garages made of reinforced concrete blocks consist of elements: columns; plates; beams. Rebar in reinforced concrete …

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The first experience of fiberglass application dates back to 1956 in the United States. Massachusetts Institute of Technology had been developing a house made of polymer fiberglass materials. It was intended for one of the attractions in the Disneyland park in California. The house served for 10 years until it was replaced by other attraction …

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GFRP rebar is used to reinforce foundation all over the worlds. Application of fiberglass rebar is considered acceptable for both strip and slab foundations in buildings up to 4 floors.  An example of GFRP rebar use in strip foundation is shown in the video: The choice of composite rebar for the foundation reinforcement is …

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Both basalt rebar and fiberglass rebar are varieties of composite reinforcement. Their manufacturing process is the same; the only difference is raw material: the first one is made of basalt fiber, the second one – glass fiber. In terms of technical features, the only difference between basalt rebar and GFRP bars is the temperature limit, …

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