Concrete flatwork can be installed without any reinforcement. However, concrete flatwork shall develop chips or cracks over time, which are not only unsightly, but also a threat to the integrity of the structure. So, for additional durability and stability, the concrete flatwork needs to be installed with rebar or wire mesh reinforcement. Comparing with steel rebar, Pulwell’s fiberglass rebars can provide stronger and cheaper solution, and also can leave the rust, weight, and price uncertainty of steel rebar behind.
Benefits of Pulwell fiberglass rebars vs black steel rebar for concrete flatwork
◎75% lighter than steel--ease of handling, labor and freight savings
◎Stronger than steel-- 2X tensile strength of steel rebar
◎More durable-- impervious to corrosion, longer service life,no more corrosion cracks
◎Non conductive-- electrical and thermal insulator
◎Cost competitive-- consistent pricing and cheaper than steel
◎Faster to install-- light weight and easily cutting for 50% labor savings
◎Lower tensile modulus-- springs back and stays centered when stepped on or driven on, less cracks
Physical & Mechanical Properties
Tensile strength > 900 Mpa
Tensile Modulus > 45 Gpa
Bond strength with concrete: > 10 Mpa
Specific gravity: 1.95 to 2.10
Available Sizes: 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm,14mm, 16mm and customer sizes
Available length: Normally 3m to 6m, or 50m to 100m per coil
Applications:
Pulwell fiberglass Rebar for Flatwork is intended for slab on ground applications such as: curbs, walkways, parking slabs, drive-ways, sidewalks, agricultural slabs,shed pad, steps, ramps, curved pathway, patios, lightweight paving and Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) for streets as well as swimming pool deck and surround and etc.
