5522 – 36 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T6B 3P3
T:780 – 448 – 9338
F:780 – 448 – 9338
info@bpcomposites.com
1–888–99–REBAR(73227)
Romans are the pioneers of the concrete revolution. Their structures have lasted
close to 2000 years.
In 1995, Intelligent Sensing for Innovative Structures (ISIS) was formed by the
Federal Government to investigate the crumbling infrastructure of North America.
Today’s Steel-reinforced concrete will begin to deteriorate after 10 to 15 years and will generally require major
repairs after 25 years.
STAGE 1
BLEEDING
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Rust Staining, Business Entryway, Edmonton, AB
STAGE 2
CRACKING
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De-lamination Cracking, 19 Year Old Ontario Bridge, MTO 2005
STAGE 3
SPALLING
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Corrosion Induced Cracking, 23 Yr Old Ontario Bridge, MTO 2007
STAGE 4
FAILURE
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Chloride Induced Corrosion,
Roof of 13 Year Old Swimming Pool Collapses, Switzerland
• In 1997, Dywidag-Systems International contacted
BP Automation/Brandstrom Engineering Ltd. to
develop a threaded fibreglass rebar system.
• In 1999, the company developed threaded
fibreglass manufacturing equipment.
• In 2000, BP Composites Ltd. was formed to
supply DSI and the mining industry with fibreglass
rebar and rock bolts.
• In 2006, ISIS Canada developed a Product
Specification Manual for GFRP reinforcement for
civil application.
• BP Composites Ltd. adjusted and expanded their
GFRP process to create a family of rebar sizes
suitable for concrete reinforcement.
• ISIS Canada developed...
• Canada
- CAN/CSA-S606 (2006) Fibre Reinforced Structures,
“Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code” Canadian
Standards Association, pp.693-728
- CAN/CSA-S806-12 “Design and Construction of Building
Components with Fibre-Reinforced Polymers” Canadian
Standards Association
• USA
- ACI 440.1R-06 (2006) “Guide for the Design and
Construction of Structural Concrete Reinforced with FRP
Bars”, American Concrete Institute
- AASHTO GFRP-1 (2009) “AASHTO LFRD Bridge Design
Guide Specifications for GFRP-Reinforced Concrete Bridge
Decks and Traffic Railings”, American Association of State
Highway and Transportation Officials
• Code Compliance:
- CAN/CSA-S807-10, “Specifications for Fibre-Reinforced
Polymers”
• Material Code Requirements for GFRP rebar:
- Vinyl Ester Resin
- E type fibreglass
- or E-CR fibreglass (Corrosion Resistant)
• Mechanical Properties
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Cross-Sectional Area
Longitudinal Tensile Strength for Bars
Longitudinal Tensile Modulus and Ultimate Elongation
Bond Strength
Transverse Shear Strength
Strength of FRP Bent Bars
Longitudinal Tensile Strength and Modulus of FRP Bent
Bars
8. Longitudinal Tensile Properties at Cold Temperature
9. Flexural Strength and Modulus
• Physical Properties
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Fibre Content
Longitudinal Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
Transverse Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
Density
Void Content
Water Absorption
Cure Ratio
Glass Transition Temperature
• Durability Properties
1.
2.
3.
4.
Alkali Resistance in High pH Solution (No Load)
Alkali Resistance in High pH Solution (Load)
Creep Rupture Strength
Creep (10,000 Hr Test)
• Rigorous testing has concluded:
- 100+ Year Life Expectancy for GFRP Reinforced
Structures.
• TUF-BAR® tested in accordance with
- CAN/CSA-S807-10 “Specifications for Fibre-Reinforced
Polymers”
- CAN/CSA-S806-12 “Design and Construction of Building
Components with Fibre-Reinforced Polymers”
- CAN/CSA-S6-06 (2006) Fibre Reinforced Structures,
“Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code”, pp.693-728
- ACI 440.3R-04 (2004) “Guide Test Methods for FiberReinforced Polymers (FRPs) for Reinforcing or
Strengthening Concrete Structures”
- AASHTO GFRP-1 (2009) “AASHTO LFRD Bridge Design
Guide Specifications for GFRP-Reinforced Concrete Bridge
Decks and Traffic Railings”,
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Features
- Impervious to Chloride-Ion
and Chemical Attack
- ¼ Weight of Steel
- 2x Tensile Strength of Steel
- Thermal Isolator
- Non-Conductive
- Non-Magnetic
- Sizes #2-#8, 6mm-25mm
- Standard/Custom Lengths,
Shapes, Bends
Black Steel
Price
Corrosion
Susceptible
Stainless Steel
TUF-BAR®
10x Black Steel
Equivalent to
Galvanized
Susceptible
Non-Susceptible
Weight
1/4 of Steel
Tensile Strength
2x Steel/Stainless
Modulus
200 GPa
200 GPa
40,60 GPa
Bond Strength
8-11 MPa
8-11 MPa
14 MPa
Thermal Conductivity
Yes
Yes
No
Electrical Conductivity
Yes
Yes
No
Magnetic
Yes
No
No
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Canada Green Building Council Member
Green Alberta Evaluation No. 09-004-V01
TUF-BAR® is 100% recyclable
TUF-BAR® contributes:
- 6 LEED® Credits in Canada
- 7 LEED® Credits in USA
• Peace Bridge, Calgary, Alberta
• MRI Facility, Regina, Saskatchewan
• Production Brow, Penobsquis, New Brunswick
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Glass Creep
- GFRP not recommended:
- Pre-Tensioning
- Post-Tensioning
- Dead Loads
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Modulus
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Elongation
- Cantilevering Loads
- GFRP Elongates Linearly 2%
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High Embedment
Strength
- Rough Surface
- Sand Coating
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Fatigue
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Minimal Concrete
Cover
- 20x Longer Under Cyclic
Loads
Loading Fixture
A. El-Ragaby , E. F. El-Salakawy and B. Benmokrane
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Low Risk Profile
Lightweight
Cuts with Chop Saw or
Grinding Disc (No Shears)
Vinyl Coated Tie Wire or Zip
Ties
No Patching or Corrosion
Treatment
• Studied in 12 Countries and 70 Universities
• Extensive Canadian Studies involving 22
Researchers and 14 Universities
• Researchers conclude 100+ Year Life Expectancy for GFRP
Reinforced Structures:
1. No Degradation in GFRP Reinforcement
2. Excellent Bonding
3. No Debonding
4. No Microcracking
5. No Voids
6. No Resin Microcracking
7. No Glass Fibre Degradation
8. No Significant Delamination/Debonding
9. No Glass Transition
10. No Sign of Chemical Degradation of the Resin
11. No Chemical Degradation (Hydrolysis)
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Composites Innovation Centre
University of Manitoba
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GFRP 70% cost savings
over 100 years
•
CAN/CSA-S6-06 (2006)
“Canadian Highway Bridge Code”,
pg.693-728
• CAN/CSA-S806-12 “Design and
Constructions of Building
Components with FibreReinforced Polymers”
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“If you look at the full life cycle
cost, GFRP is far more costeffective than metallic
reinforcement”
Dr. Brahim Benmokrane
NSERC Industry Research Chair
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BP Composites Ltd.
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