I've seen this proposed for concrete footings. Tensile stength is what's important in that aspect, so it seems like a valid option. It's one of those things that needs more time and data to fully understand how it'll perform.
It's been used for decades all of the information is available! Not all GFRP bars are created equal just like all steel bar is not created equal. (Astm a996, 615, 706)
I would highly recommend using steal bar for anything that is a heavy load of is part of a structure. This fibreglass material has been tried out in the uk, now is banned from anything that is structural like especially roadworks and building.
they already add fiberglass to some concrete .. but let see who thinks bend strength is the same as tensile/pull.. this would be nice for patios and small stuff ..nothing major obv
The thermal expansion coefficient of GFRP rebars is closer to that of concrete than that of steel rebars, so it has better bonding force with concrete.
Real job sites the steel rebar pre bent because there isn’t time to bend it in the field. FRP is the same, you order it bent and even coils for caissons and pilasters.
I'm all done for new products, but here in good ole funitoba our lovely city and provincial governments decided to try this on a bridge over a river. Turns out no one took into account the climate change here, then they decided to add an extension for bikes/hitchhiker's. My uncle said he was on the crew who built that bridge and the company he's with is paid $1mil every year to keep supports in place and to inspect it 3x a year. In 10 years time it's finally slated to be replaced.
@@woodbullyltd I'm not sure who's bar it was, but it was a fiberglass bar. I personally don't feel it would be good for roads, but for housing? Yeah why not? If it's cheaper than steel why not use it for a basement floor? Or some footings for a deck or steps?
Wait until you get shredded by the first splintered bar.
“Oh wow, this rebar is so smoooooth…” looks at hand…
let's see how it bends.
It doesn't bend, but 90 and 45 bended pieces are available. And supposedly, you can use it in combination with steel bars for splicing.
MST Rebar GFRP we make #3 up too #18 any shape or size @@davidbenavides-gy8si
I've seen this proposed for concrete footings. Tensile stength is what's important in that aspect, so it seems like a valid option. It's one of those things that needs more time and data to fully understand how it'll perform.
It's been used for decades all of the information is available! Not all GFRP bars are created equal just like all steel bar is not created equal. (Astm a996, 615, 706)
@@brandonlawrence1940what are thise funny number an e lettere at the end
I would highly recommend using steal bar for anything that is a heavy load of is part of a structure.
This fibreglass material has been tried out in the uk, now is banned from anything that is structural like especially roadworks and building.
I would highly recommend not advising to "steel" bars to build motorways
@@sup2730😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 with the prices of things you never know
We have many bridges in the USA now made with GFRP. Not all GFRP bars are created equal and should be rigorously tested before use!
Ahh. New snow stakes.
I haven't seen one slab with fiberglass rebar..dont know why..maybe still in testing..?
they already add fiberglass to some concrete .. but let see who thinks bend strength is the same as tensile/pull.. this would be nice for patios and small stuff ..nothing major obv
After the first splinter that you’ll never get out…your view will change
I've used it in an MRI building.
And dont worry, it only feels like you got jumped by a group of porcupines with cactus bats, at least the green stuff. Never used the pink
All GFRP have splinters. And I mean all.
How strong is it compared to regular re bar
2X
@@woodbullyltd Does it expand at the same rate as concrete?
@@mhx6437 Yes
@@woodbullyltd Probably much easier to transport too on far distances, less weight = less fuel used!
So is rebar for decoration or for eazy use or to hold your co concrete structure better do pressure test then we can talk
Bend it! That would convince me!
I’d rather my house was built with metal and brick.
What’s the thermal expansion on that
The thermal expansion coefficient of GFRP rebars is closer to that of concrete than that of steel rebars, so it has better bonding force with concrete.
And been to hundreds of jobsites...
Is it rated for block walls?
MST Rebar is !
O and how would u bend it
They provide bends just like rebar on real job sites
@@woodbullyltdon real job sites they have a rebar bender… you getting paid by the manufacturer to hustle this stuff?
Real job sites the steel rebar pre bent because there isn’t time to bend it in the field. FRP is the same, you order it bent and even coils for caissons and pilasters.
I'm all done for new products, but here in good ole funitoba our lovely city and provincial governments decided to try this on a bridge over a river. Turns out no one took into account the climate change here, then they decided to add an extension for bikes/hitchhiker's.
My uncle said he was on the crew who built that bridge and the company he's with is paid $1mil every year to keep supports in place and to inspect it 3x a year.
In 10 years time it's finally slated to be replaced.
You sure it was this?
@@woodbullyltd I'm not sure who's bar it was, but it was a fiberglass bar.
I personally don't feel it would be good for roads, but for housing? Yeah why not? If it's cheaper than steel why not use it for a basement floor? Or some footings for a deck or steps?
@@batmansdad3195Not all GFRP bars are made or tested for the same purposes. Some for flatwork and some structural.
I know his hands hurt
Can it bend, kind sir?
They sell bends
It can bend a little bit. But typically, most people want their walls NOT to bend. 😂
@@kenmorrisproducer so walls will break instead . great
Normal person... You've not met a lot of tradies brickies or ironworkers have ya?
Some stuff is heavy. Deal with it, miss.
Lol. Sure bud
This guy doesn't even use wheels. They are for weak fools. I carry everything by hand and walk everywhere I go. Deal with it miss.
Sir please speak for yourself cause I lifted bundles of rebar that weighed over 400 pounds.
And probably made in China
Can you bend it?
They sell bends
@@woodbullyltd so cant
Just no
no thanks
Kk
@@woodbullyltdfrp bars have been around since 1960s but it's just becoming affordable
☀️ P r o m o s m
More like gaybar
Cool until you have to bend it.😮