Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer as a Replacement for Steel: Q&A with Industry Leaders
Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) is competing with steel for the position of the preferred method of reinforcement in concrete foundations. GFRP’s high tensile strength, low weight and natural resistance to corrosion reduce maintenance, streamline installation and improve both safety and long-term ROI. We asked three leading fiberglass rebar manufacturers who are all CFA members—GatorBar, […]
Design and Construction of GFRP Reinforced Residential Concrete
By Danielle Kleinhaus, Mateenbar Composite Reinforcements Greetings fellow CFA members! Is your crew tired of hauling steel rebar around your job sites? Are you sick of looking at rusty rebar and rust stains on your concrete? With this article, I want to introduce you to a construction innovation that you can apply to your business […]
