RR Steel Fabrications

GFRP REBARS

What is GFRP ?

GFRP stands for Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (or Plastic). It is a composite material made of glass fibers embedded in a polymer matrix (usually epoxy, polyester, or vinyl ester). GFRP combines the strength of glass fibers with the lightweight and corrosion-resistant properties of polymers.

Table of Substitution

GFRP REBARS METAL REBARS
Dia Weight (12m) Dia Weight (12m)
3.0 mm0.185 Kg----
3.5 mm0.280 Kg----
4.5 mm0.468 Kg6 mm2.75 Kg
6.0 mm0.570 Kg8 mm4.74 Kg
7.0 mm0.940 Kg10 mm7.40 Kg
8.0 mm1.200 Kg12 mm10.65 Kg
10.0 mm1.600 Kg14 mm14.52 Kg
12.0 mm2.400 Kg16 mm18.93 Kg
14.0 mm3.240 Kg18 mm24.00 Kg
16.0 mm4.870 Kg22 mm35.76 Kg
18.0 mm6.280 Kg25 mm46.22 Kg
20.0 mm8.080 Kg28 mm58.02 Kg
22.0 mm9.800 Kg32 mm75.79 Kg
25.0 mm11.670 Kg40 mm118.52 Kg

Attributes of GFRP

Features List
Corrosion Resistant
Stronger
Lighter
Cost Effective
Zero Maintenance
Longer Life Span
Eco Friendly
Dielectric
Easy to transport
Water resistant
Less thermal expansion
Radio Transparent
Durable
Lower installation cost
Easy site handling & cutting
Faster and safer installation
Reduced concrete coverage
Savings in overlapping cost

Applications of GFRP REBARS

Water & waste water treatement plants

Dams, Sea walls & marine applications

Bridge decks

Rcc floorings built in or close to the sea

Highway construction

Swimming pools

Barrier walls

Underground water tanks

Tunneling & Temporary reinforcement

Approach slab

Hospital MRI areas

RCC roads

Pavements

Drianage

Crash barriers

Friction Slab

Industrial Floorings

Parking’s

Concrete Slabs

Chemical Plants

Precast

Foundations

Walls

Standards & Design Guides of GFRP Rebars in India

  • IS 18255: 2023
    Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Rebars for Concrete Reinforcement – Methods of Test.

  • IS 18256: 2023
    Solid round glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) Rebars for Concrete Reinforcement Specification.

  • IRC: 137 – 2022
    Guidelines on use of fibre-reinforced polymer bars in road projects.