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FRP REBAR

Durostone FRP rebars have been specially developed for demanding fields of application in aggressive environments, where reinforcement bars have to withstand permanently high mechanical and corrosive loads.

Durostone FRP rebars have outstanding properties as detailed below:

CORROSION RESISTANCE

Building structures next to the sea and in coastal regions which are exposed to severe corrosion.

ALKALI-RESISTANCE & DURABILITY

All concrete structures and transport routes exposed to frost and thawing salt water

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

Structures in aggressive chemical media environments

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EASY MACHINABILITY

Special Civil engineering, tunnel construction, mining and inner-city infrastructure buildings

NON-CONDUCTIVITY & NO-FREQUENCY DISTURBANCE:

Sensitive functional areas in which electric and thermally non-conductive, induction-free non-magnetic or signal-permeable reinforcements are necessary.

HIGH TENSILE STRENGTH & MINIMUM COMPONENT THICKNESS:

Durostone BFRP rebars with basalt fibre reinforcing are especially suitable for prestressing technology with very high tensile strength.

CARBON FIBER FABRICS

A concrete structure is originally designed and built with optimum effectiveness.

However, with factors such as passing of time, corrosion, fire, collision, earthquakes, vandalism, bowing, cracks, to mention a few, the structure may lose its original properties. Thus, structural strengthening, restoring and rehabilitating or even adding load capacity forms a vital part of today’s civil industry.

Carbon fibre fabric offers improved properties such as non-corrosiveness, high stiffness to weight ratio, high strength to weight ratio, flexibility and ease of application.

The main idea is to glue the textile or laminate using a resin system on the outer surface of the structure i.e. beams and columns to improve strength and rigidity. This can be done by a dry or a wet layup process.

APPLICATIONS:

HIGH CORROSION RESISTANCE

Harbour installations, docks, underwater tunnels, desalination plants, break waters, etc.

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

Sewage treatment and biogas plants, refineries, paper mills, sewer systems, underground garbages etc.

 NO CONDUCTIVITY & NO FREQUENCY DISTURBANCE

High voltage installations, transformer buildings, railway and airport structures, slab roadways, telecommunication infrastructures, medical and research institutions.

CARBON FIBRE WRAPS:

Bridges and old structures

Historical buildings, Airports, Water Dams, Old Commercial complex.

FAQ’s

Durostone FRP rebars possess a range of properties that are much better than those of steel, such as resilience-lightness-mechanical strength-durability. It is 75% lighter than steel, but 3 times stronger.
  1. Durostone FRP rebars have the following reduction of life cycle costs as compared to steel bars:
  • Significantly reduced maintenance and service life costs
  • Considerably lower to no repair and replacement costs
  • Cost reduction of structures through minimal requirements for concrete coverings
  • Fourfold savings in transport costs due to 73% lower dead weight
One of the key advantages of carbon fibre is its versatility. It can be applied to various structures, including buildings, bridges, pipes, tunnels and all kinds of industrial settings. Its light-weight nature means it doesn’t compromise the existing structure whilst enhancing its strength. This makes it an ideal choice for addressing issues such as cracks, load-bearing deficiencies or compliance with updated safety standards. It also extends the operational lifestyle of infrastructure reducing the need for complete rebuilding or extreme repairs.

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