REINFORCEMENT
GFRP reinforcement where corrosion and conductivity matter
FiReP REBAR and Powermesh for concrete reinforcement — a material choice to assess early in the design process.
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PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Assess the material against the project requirements
Corrosion exposure, magnetic influence or electrical requirements can make non-metallic reinforcement relevant. GFRP combines glass fibres with a polymer matrix and is available as bars and mesh.
We supply FiReP reinforcement products for concrete structures. Material selection and detailing must be based on the selected system and the structural design; this is not a like-for-like substitution based only on bar diameter.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Where the solution can be relevant
Corrosion-exposed concrete
Projects where moisture, salt or other exposure makes corrosion resistance an important selection criterion.
Magnetically sensitive installations
Structures around equipment where non-magnetic reinforcement can be relevant.
Electrical and handling requirements
Projects where electrical insulation or low reinforcement weight forms part of the requirements.
Properties to consider in system selection
Corrosion resistance
Non-metallic reinforcement avoids the steel-corrosion mechanism. Exposure and material suitability must still be checked for the system.
Non-magnetic and insulating
Magnetic neutrality and electrical insulation are relevant properties when the installation has specific requirements.
Bond and tensile properties
Profiled bars provide bond with concrete. Tensile properties and all design values must be established from the applicable product documentation.
Low weight in handling
Low component weight can simplify transport and handling on site. Cutting and installation must follow the system instructions.
WHAT WE CAN DELIVER
Bars and mesh for concrete reinforcement
From requirements to an agreed delivery
01 — Design basis
Describe the structure, exposure and functional requirements.
02 — System documentation
Identify the product data needed by the structural designer.
03 — Reinforcement layout
Coordinate bar or mesh requirements with the project design.
04 — Supply and installation
Agree quantities, delivery and relevant handling instructions.
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Have a project we can help with?
Send the intended application, exposure conditions, drawings and reinforcement requirements. We can help clarify the available systems and product documentation.