GFRP Widely Accepted Construction Material

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GFRP Rebar: A Widely Accepted

Building & Rehabilitation

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GFRP, a specific type of two-component composite material,

high strength fibers embedded in a polymer matrix. Fibers are

mainly responsible for stiffness & strength while polymeric matrix

deals with load transfer & environmental protection.

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GFRP rebar has the potential to save the

world billions of dollars that are annually spent

on preserving steel reinforced concrete

GFRP concrete reinforcement is now being used for a wide

number of civil engineering applications

to build sustainable infrastructure

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Why Fiberglass Rebar?

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Fiberglass Rebar is Corrosion-Resistant,

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Lightweight

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High Tensile Strength

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Electric & Magnetic Neutrality

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Thermal Insulation

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Stability During Handling

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Fiberglass rebar, an ideal construction material for

marine structures and rehabilitation of existing

ones, extends the life cycle of a project up to

100 years

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For more information on TUF-BAR and their fiberglass reinforcement products,

Dial: 1.888.99.REBAREmail: info@tuf-bar.com

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