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V-ROD Market Applications
V-rod GFRP rebar should be used in concrete structures where:
- Subjected to de-icing salts and corrosive agents (bridge/parking decks,platforms )
- Require electric or magnetic neutrality (MRI's, communications, airports, transformers )
- Waterfront structures in or near water (piers, wharfs, basements, condos)
- Long-term durability required (reservoirs, tunnels, infrastructure, industrial plants)
- Thermally sensitive applications
- Tunneling/Boring applications
- Weight sensitive structures with poor load bearing soils or remote locations
Advantages of FRP include:
- Non-corrosive, will not rust, impervious to salts, chloride ion or chemical attack
- Electromagnetic neutrality - will not conduct electricity or interfere with devices such as MRI’s
- One quarter the weight of steel
- Twice the tensile strength of steel
- Consistent modulus of elasticity
- Typical angles and bends available
- Significant cost savings compared to S/Steel
- Lighter and easier to handle on site
- Significantly improves the longevity of civil engineering structures where corrosion is a major concern
Laurier Tache Parking Garage set for another V-rod pour
Several municipalties and cities along with their respective engineers are underway or currently in design stages that are specifying FRP for such applications as parapet walls, curbs, sidewalks and decks. Previously completed projects that have used V-rod provide excellent examples where long-term durability and ultimately cost savings can be realized. In terms of cost, V-rod is currently proving to be very competitive with that of epoxy-coated rebar, without even taking into consideration the life-cycle costing, and is substantially less than stainless steel alternatives.
Trancels would be pleased to meet with you to discuss any potential applications that could benefit from the advantages that V-rod FRP reinforcment provides.
Refer to "V-rod FRP Downloads" on side menu for more details
For V-rod bar detailing assistance, contact http://www.erebar.ca
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