After reviewing the history, advantages, and applications of GFRP reinforcements, let’s take a closer look at one of the latest innovations on the market. This product stands out as the first GFRP reinforcement bar to obtain a European Technical Assessment (ETA), a mark of quality and compliance with modern construction requirements. What is this GFRP […]
More than just a trend, the rise of FRP reinforcements in construction is driven by solid technical and economic factors. Let’s review the main reasons why more and more project owners and engineers are choosing FRP over steel: Durability and Reduced Maintenance Costs: This is the number one argument. Steel corrosion results in enormous maintenance […]
FRP reinforcements are designed to replace steel in concrete, with the advantage of being CE-certified (ETA) for structural use in Europe. Their properties—high strength, corrosion resistance, light weight, and magnetic neutrality—make them particularly suitable for several types of structures: Bridges and viaducts exposed to aggressive environments:On road bridges, the most vulnerable parts are deck slabs, […]
The adoption of FRP reinforcements has been accompanied by the gradual development of technical guides and standards worldwide. Initially limited to informal recommendations, these have increasingly evolved into full regulatory codes fully integrating these non-metallic reinforcements. Here’s an overview of the main references: North America (USA/Canada):Canada was a pioneer in this field. The Canadian Standards […]
