Frp vs traditional materials

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FRP COMPOSITES VS TRADITIONAL MATERIALS
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INTRODUCTION

• Rapid advances in construction material
  technology have enabled the construction industry
  to build sustainable concrete structure while
  ensuring safety, functionality and economy. Lets
  compare modern materials (FRP) with traditional
  materials (Steel) to figure out future solutions.

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BRIEF COMPARISON
FRP Composites
Traditional materials

• 1. Corrosion resistance

FRP resists a broad range of corrosive chemicals
and keep the concrete protected against moisture.
Steel is subject to corrosion and oxidation. This
is why it requires galvanizing.
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BRIEF COMPARISON
FRP Composites
Traditional materials

• 2. Strength

FRP composites are superior in terms of tensile
strength
Steel is a homogeneous material
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BRIEF COMPARISON
FRP Composites
Traditional materials

• 3. Weight

FRP composites are ¼ the weight of steel. They
offer ease of installation and transportation.
Steel is a heavy material require lifting
equipment during installation and transportation.
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BRIEF COMPARISON
FRP Composites
Traditional materials

• 4. Stiffness

FRP composites are 3.3 times more rigid than wood
and cannot be deformed permanently.
Traditional materials cannot match FRPs in terms
of stiffness and modulus of elasticity.
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BRIEF COMPARISON
FRP Composites
Traditional materials

• 5. Fabrication

FRP composites can be field-fabricated using
simple equipment.
Steel often requires welding and it takes heavy
equipment to erect and install steel.
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BRIEF COMPARISON
FRP Composites
Traditional materials

• 6. Environmental impact

FRP composites are known for being environmental
friendly construction materials.
Steel is also not hazardous.
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BRIEF COMPARISON
FRP Composites
Traditional materials

• 7. Electrical conductivity

FRP composites are non-conductive thus ideal for
various sensitive applications.
Steel conducts electricity.
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BRIEF COMPARISON
FRP Composites
Traditional materials

• 8. Thermal characteristics

FRP composites are good insulator with low
thermal conductivity.
Steel conducts heat.
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BRIEF COMPARISON
FRP Composites
Traditional materials

• 9. Cost

FRP composites require lower installation and
maintenance cost
Steel offers lower initial cost but can be
expensive in the long-run .
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CONCLUSION

• FRP composites completely outsmart traditional
  materials in many areas. The promising
  in-practice results clearly reflect the potential
  of FRPs in building sustainable and
  cost-effective concrete infrastructure.

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TUF-BAR
TUF-BAR is a leading GFRP manufacturer in North
America. The company designs and manufactures the
highest quality fiberglass rebar and accessories
which can be used for a variety of applications.
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