Glass fiber reinforced (GFRP) rebar can replace steel rebars in concrete structures. The use can be temporary - or permanent where there is a requirement for high strength, risk of corrosion or to avoid or to avoid induction of currents from electromagnetic fields.
The product offers environment friendly solutions and provides significant reduction of repair and maintenance cost.
The glass fiber reinforced rebars are produced with pultrusion in a continuous process. Fibers used are high quality glass, resin from polyester or vinyl ester with a typical fiber content of 75%.
The GFRP rebars have two times strength (tensile strength) compared to steel. The rebar material exhibits linear-elastic behaviour up to failure - so-called brittle behaviour. The weight is a ¼ compared to steel rebars.
GFRP rebars are available in nominal diameters from 8 mm to 38 mm. Angles / bends are available in various designs such as 2D or 3D shapes, similar to that of steel rebar.
