Innovation: GFRP
This new thing called GFRP is taking the structural world by storm!
What is it ?
GFRP stands for Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer.
It is a composite material made from high-strength glass fibres embedded in a polymer matrix.
This innovative material is designed to replace traditional steel reinforcement in concrete structures.
What are its advantages?
GFRP offers several advantages over steel, including exceptional corrosion resistance, high tensile strength, and lightweight properties.
Its unique material will last longer with increased durability and reduced maintenance costs, making it an ideal choice for modern construction projects.
What are its disadvantages?
It has almost no ductility and so it is brittle and will break with no warning.
Its modulus of elasttcity is much lower than steel's, and hence deflections will lbe much larger.