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advantages of using frp composites

Fiber reinforced polymer (FRPs) or advanced composites are made of polymer matrix and a glass, carbon or aramid fiber 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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advantages of using frp composites

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  1. THE ADVANTAGES OF USING GFRP Rebar

  2. INTRODUCTION Fiber reinforced polymer (FRPs) or advanced composites are made of polymer matrix and a glass, carbon or aramid fiber 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.

  3. 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.

  4. ADVANTAGES OF USINGGFRP COMPPOSITES 1 2 3 4 5 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.

  5. ADVANTAGES OF USINGGFRP COMPPOSITES 1 2 3 4 5 Superior tensile strength GFRP rebar produced by the pultrusion process has a tensile strength twice to that of traditional reinforcing material such as steel.

  6. ADVANTAGES OF USINGGFRP COMPPOSITES 1 2 3 4 5 Electric & magnetic neutrality GFRP bars are electrically and magnetically neutral. This property makes composites ideal for building research, hospital, military, and other sensitive facilities.

  7. ADVANTAGES OF USINGFRP COMPPOSITES 1 2 3 4 5 Lightweight GFRP fiberglass bars are ¼ the weight of steel. It saves the construction industry in transportation and installation.

  8. ADVANTAGES OF USINGGFRP COMPPOSITES 1 2 3 4 5 Ease of installation Since fiberglass bars are lightweight, it becomes possible for engineers to sum up a project quickly.

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. CONTACT US For sustainable construction solutions 1.888.99.REBAR. info@tuf-bar.com www.tuf-bar.com

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