Technology in the globalized world evolves and advances almost on a daily basis. Innovations and rapid progress continuously expose people to new technological developments every day. One such innovation is GFRP fiberglass reinforced rebar products, which can replace traditional steel reinforcement in the construction sector, including buildings and other structures. Designed for heavy loads, GFRP rebar consists of multiple continuous fibers bound together by a polyester or vinyl ester resin matrix, FED.az reports.
The fiberglass GFRP rebar product was showcased by Maplad - a renowned Italian manufacturer of construction materials, at an exhibition held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, which hosted participants from 167 countries.
Giuseppe Manuele, the CEO of the company, told FED.az that Maplad is a company specializing in materials for underground constructions, concrete works, and high-quality infrastructure development: “"Our company has expanded further by utilizing advanced technologies in the production of fiberglass profiles, sodium silicates, concrete additives, and cement premixes. GFRP fiberglass reinforced rebar is also one of our core products. This rebar consists of FRP stirrups made from fibers impregnated with resin," said Giuseppe Manuele. Subsequently, these raw fibers can be easily bent using heat. This process enables a high fiber content and precise parallel fiber alignment. As a result, it ensures a high strength and elastic modulus similar to straight bars. The rebars can be produced in 2D shapes (circular and rectangular) and 3D forms (spirals)”.
According to Giuseppe Manuele, the fiberglass rebar, used in underground tunnels, road construction, bridges, and various other construction fields, costs $2.5 per kilogram. This product is manufactured in various sizes and, unlike steel rebar, is generally resistant to corrosion. The fiberglass product offers many advantages, including easy cutting, long lifespan, easy manual installation, thermal insulation, high chemical resistance, excellent durability, and resistance to tensile strength.
Note that the company has distributors in Europe, America, North Africa, and the Middle East.
