Applications

Repairing or maintaining bridges or overpasses are very costly projects. Steel reinforcement exposed to de-icing chlorides will shorten the lifespan of structures like bridges. Bridges are vulnerable to both traffic stress and environmental factors. Fiberglass Rebar is designed to build bridges that can easily withstand not only the heavy traffic load but also natural catastrophes such as earthquakes and collisions. The application of fiberglass Rebar in bridges will certainly result in minimized maintenance costs. Our fiberglass rebar has been approved by more than half of the United States for infrastructure applications.

With the growing population, cities experience the need for increasing the capacity of public transportation. Electric trains, in particular, require there to be little to no magnetic or conductive reinforcement materials used. Tuf-Bar fiberglass rebar is 100% non-conductive and non-magnetic. It is also one quarter the weight and significantly less in cost compared to stainless steel rebar traditionally used in these applications. In addition, Tuf-Bar fiberglass rebar has twice the tensile strength of steel rebar. We carry out extensive testing of our products against various applications. TUF-BAR Fiberglass Rebar has proved to be an ideal form of rebar for constructing rail transit systems.

To provide citywide transportation, governments are continuously constructing new bus stops. The surface of the roadway at bus stops are sometimes built with fiberglass concrete slabs. The bus stops built with epoxy coated and untreated steel rebar can expect to corrode in as little as 10 – 15 years and major restoration work will be required as time goes on. Concrete slabs reinforced with FRT TUF-BAR™ Fiberglass Rebar will be able to stay in good shape even after 100 years. Cities can expect to save millions of dollars in maintenance cost which can be spent on building new transit infrastructure. This is another reason why FRT TUF-BAR™ Fiberglass Rebar is considered to be a cost-effective and corrosion-free construction solution.

Major airplanes like Boeing are continuously getting larger and heavier. Runways need to be built with a long-term vision. These runways should be built with fiberglass reinforcement material so they can withstand the impact of over 500,000 pounds on main landing strips. The concrete base of an airport’s runway has to meet stringent strength and flexibility standards. FRT TUF-BAR™ Fiberglass Rebar is an ideal product to build the concrete base of a runway. Fiberglass reinforced runways will be strong, flexible, and durable. Conventional steel rebar cannot be used for sophisticated structures like runways. Only FRT TUF-BAR™ Fiberglass rebar can build and maintain the integrity of a runway for more than 100 years.

A medical or information technology facility must be built with GFRP rebar to ensure that there is no interference with delicate circuitry or equipment that generates a magnetic field or requires very high electric current. Tuf-Bar Fiberglass rebar contains zero metal or ferrous material which makes it both nonmagnetic and nonconductive. It also has twice the tensile strength of stainless steel rebar which also happens to be significantly more expensive than Tuf-Bar fiberglass rebar. The property of being metal-free and corrosion-free makes TUF-BAR the best option available in the rebar market.

The mining industry requires high-quality fiberglass rebar which can overcome the structural limitations caused by traditional steel rebar. A constant load of structural materials makes steel reinforcement fail over a certain period of time. Mining and tunneling projects demand superior quality of reinforcement material which can last long. Infrastructure in the marine environment like underwater tunnels, drilling rigs, and port fittings have to be reinforced with materials that provide extra strength and protection against corrosive agents. GFRP fiberglass rebar is ideal for hard rock mining, ground stabilization, salt mines, tunneling and tiebacks. It is used in both permanent and temporary ground support applications. The durability and long service life of TUF-BAR fiberglass rebar make it an ideal fiberglass reinforcement rebar for mining and tunneling projects.

Seawalls are massive shore-parallel structures built to provide protection against storm surge flooding and upland erosion. Marine structures such as seawalls, water breaks, artificial reefs, floating marine docks, and buildings near water systems are very sensitive to chlorides or sea salt which can easily damage concrete structures reinforced with steel rebar. Therefore, engineers prefer to use corrosion-free and superior-in-strength fiberglass rebar which is completely impervious to corrosion. TUF-BAR fiberglass rebar is a superior quality product designed to be used in marine applications. Completely protected against chloride ions, our GFRP products, rock bolts, lifting anchors, and TUF-BAR rebar are also superior in tensile strength.

So far as salt mists are concerned, retaining walls are one of the most exposed concrete structures. With conventional steel reinforcement, we cannot expect retaining walls to have a very long service life. The durability of steel-reinforced structures is always questioned. TUF-BAR fiberglass rebar has made it possible for engineers to build retaining walls and other projects that can remain in good shape even after 100 years. The quality of providing sustainable service life to concrete structures makes Tuf-Bar fiberglass products ideal for a wide range of marine projects.

FRT TUF-BAR™ fiberglass rebar is an excellent product to build sustainable and corrosion-free buildings. Steel rebar, on the other hand, does not provide an effective mechanism against salt ions and chemicals. Therefore, use our supreme quality fiberglass rebar which is manufactured using the highest quality corrosion resistant vinyl ester resin and fiberglass materials. Whether you are building a single family home, duplexes, or a high-rise condominium complex, FRT TUF-BAR™ fiberglass rebar will guarantee a strong and rust- free construction solution. Using FRT TUF-BAR™ products in your project will also earn your building 7 LEED credits.

Precast concrete is as susceptible to corrosion as any structure made of concrete. By using TUF-BAR Fiberglass Rebar in your precast products, you will extend the lifespan of your precast concrete to 100 years and beyond. TUF-BAR has zero metal content. Therefore, finished precast product will be noticeably lighter and will never corrode or be discolored by rust stains. When TUF-BAR Fiberglass Rebar lifting loops are incorporated into the precast product’s components, after placement, they can be cut off in seconds, and there is no need for patching to prevent water penetration. TUF-BAR is a proud member of the NPCa (National Precast Concrete).