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Hey Steve - heard of this stuff?

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  • MikM Offline
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    Mik
    wrote last edited by
    #1

    Looks promising. Have no idea of cost vs rebar.

    Stronger Than Steel. Lighter Than Iron. And It Doesn’t Rust. 🏗️

    A new material is reshaping the future of construction—Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP). With tensile strength double that of steel, a weight up to 4x lighter than iron, and zero risk of rust, this breakthrough isn’t just an alternative—it’s a revolution.

    GFRP is now being used in everything from high-rise columns to marine docks. It resists corrosion, conducts no electricity, and cuts project costs by up to 30%. Imagine replacing 1,000 kg of steel with just 130 kg of GFRP—with no compromise in strength.

    Certified by international agencies and approved by the Building Research Center, this material is turning concrete jungles into smarter, safer spaces.

    The question isn’t if GFRP will change the industry.

    It’s when your next project will use it.alt text

    “I refuse to answer that question on the grounds that I don't know the answer”
    ― Douglas Adams

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    • MikM Offline
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      Mik
      wrote last edited by
      #2

      Interesting piece on cost

      https://www.wellcoindustries.com/cost-comparison-gfrp-fiberglass-rebar-vs-traditional-steel/

      “I refuse to answer that question on the grounds that I don't know the answer”
      ― Douglas Adams

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        CHAS
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        Was told that the rebar in the high rise condos on beaches is rusting away. If so,
        this looks promising for that reason alone.

        "The man that hath no music in himself, nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds, is fit for treasons, stratagems and spoils;” - Shakespeare

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          Axtremus
          wrote last edited by Axtremus
          #4

          "Polymer" makes me think of plastic that will break down over time and become either sticky or brittle; so I am unsure how durable this new material is, functionally. Other than that (and I have not researched this), everything else sounds good.

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          • S Offline
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            Steve Miller
            wrote last edited by
            #5

            This is the first I've heard of it.

            Should will solve a lot of problems if it doesn’t develop problems of its own.

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