Advantages of Using FRP Composites

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• THE ADVANTAGES OF USING
• GFRP Rebar

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INTRODUCTION
Fiber reinforced polymer (FRPs) or advanced
composites are made of polymer matrix and a
glass, carbon or aramid ?ber reinforcement. FRPs
were initially used in the aerospace and
automotive industries. The application of GFRP, a
variation of FRP, bars in the civil construction
industry has gained tremendous popularity over
the past couple of decades.
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GFRP COMPOSITES
The mechanical and physical properties of GFRP
composites are clearly controlled by their
constituent properties and manufacturing process.
Composites are now widely used in building civil
structures because of their unique properties.
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ADVANTAGES OF USINGGFRP COMPPOSITES
Environmental durability
GFRP concrete reinforcement has great capacity
for sustained performance under harsh environment
conditions. Being a corrosion-resistance
material, GFRP bars protect concrete structures
from corrosive agents and deterioration.
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ADVANTAGES OF USINGGFRP COMPPOSITES
Superior tensile strength
GFRP rebar produced by the pultrusion process has
a tensile strength twice to that of traditional
reinforcing material such as steel.
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ADVANTAGES OF USINGGFRP COMPPOSITES
Electric magnetic neutrality
GFRP bars are electrically and magnetically
neutral. This property makes composites ideal for
building research, hospital, military, and other
sensitive facilities.
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ADVANTAGES OF USINGFRP COMPPOSITES
Lightweight
GFRP fiberglass bars are ¼ the weight of steel.
It saves the construction industry in
transportation and installation.
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ADVANTAGES OF USINGGFRP COMPPOSITES
Ease of installation
Since fiberglass bars are lightweight, it becomes
possible for engineers to sum up a project
quickly.
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ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS OF GFRP REBAR
Considering the properties and in-practice
performance, GFRP bars and other fiberglass
products are ideal for applications where
environment is unfriendly. Civil concrete
structures such as bridges, highways, seawalls,
research centers, hospitals, and other buildings
can achieve the service life of over 100 years if
reinforced with fiberglass bars.
FRP COMPOSITES
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ABOUT TUF-BAR
TUF-BAR is a leading manufacture of fiberglass
rebar and accessories in North America.
Fiberglass rebar is a stronger and lighter
alternative to conventional steel bars.
www.tuf-bar.com
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CONTACT US
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1.888.99.REBAR.
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