Due to the fact that GFRP rebar is 2-2.5 times more resistant to breakage, it can replace steel with a larger diameter. HARDplus fiberglass reinforcement is designed specifically for high-load structures. Its sand coating ensures 100% adhesion to concrete.
Properties | Steel class A-III | HARDplus® fittings |
Tensile strength | 550-570 MPa | 800-1300 MPa |
Width | 0.38 - 1 m | 0.38 - 1.20 m |
Kilogram - force | 400-720 kgf | 600 - 950 kgf |
Thermal conductivity coefficient | 56 W/(m0 °C ) | 0.35 W/(m0°C) |
Coefficient of linear expansion | 13-15 ah-5/°C | 9-12 ah-5/°C |
Weight per sq.m. | 2220 kg/m3 | 360 kg/m3 |
Electrical conductivity | Highly conductive | Non-conductive |
Medium/ Low | Sustainable |
NETWORK SCOPE | STEEL A-III STEEL A-IV replacement | GFRP roll/sheet size linear meter | Approximate amount of GFRP in square meters |
FRP mesh HARDmesh – 2mm (50x50) | 3 mm | 50 x 1.00 / 1.20 | 13,000-16,000 |
FRP mesh HARDmesh – 2mm (100x100) | 3 mm | 50 x 1.00 / 1.20 | 13,000-16,000 |
FRP mesh HARDmesh – 3mm (50x50) | 4mm | 50 x 1.00 / 1.20 | 13,000-16,000 |
FRP mesh HARDmesh – 3mm (100x100) | 4mm | 50 x 1.00 / 1.20 | 13,000-16,000 |
FRP mesh HARDmesh – 3mm (150x150) | 4mm | 13,000-16,000 | |
FRP mesh HARDmesh – 4mm (50x50) | 5-6mm | 50 x 1.00 / 1.20 | 13,000-16,000 |
FRP mesh HARDmesh – 4mm (100x100) | 5-6mm | 50 x 1.00 / 1.20 | 13,000-16,000 |
FRP mesh HARDmesh – 4mm (150x150) | 5-6mm | 50 x 1.00 / 1.15 | 13,000-16,000 |
FRP mesh HARDmesh – 6mm (100x100) | 8mm | 2 / 3 x 1.00 / 1.20 | - |
FRP mesh HARDmesh – 6mm (150x150) | 8mm | 2 / 3 x 1.00 / 1.20 | - |