Engineered Composites Ltd

Unit B4, Border 2 Industrial Park

River Lane
Saltney, Chester
CH4 8RJ
Tel: 01244 676000
Fax: 01244 677267

GRP Pultruded Rebar specification

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PRODUCTS: GRP Pultruded Rebar

RAW MATERIALS: 25% Vinyl Ester resin

75% E glass fibre roving with a helical recess
to create a key between the concrete and the
rebar

COLOUR Natural Colour, semi translucent beige

PRODUCT STANDARD: ASTM D 7205/D7205M-06 Standard Test

Method for Tensile Properties of Fiber
Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composite Bars

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS: From 6mm to 40mm

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION: Profile manufacturer by the pultrusion process

under an ISO 9001 registered quality controlled
production system and tested in accordance
with the ASTM D7205/7205M-06 Standard

TECHNICAL PROPERTIES:-
Ultimate Ultimate
Cross Ultimate tensile shear
section Density Weight tensile strength strength
Diameter(mm) (mm2) (g/cm3) (g/m) (KN) (Mpa) (Mpa) E-modulus(GPa)
3 7 2.2 18 13.5 1900 >150 >40
4 12 2.2 32 18 1500 >150 >40
6 28 2.2 51 36 1280 >150 >40
8 50 2.2 98 54 1080 >150 >40
10 73 2.2 150 72 980 >150 >40
12 103 2.1 210 99 870 >150 >40
14 134 2.1 275 117 764 >150 >40
16 180 2.1 388 149 752 >150 >40
18 248 2.1 485 189 744 >150 >40
20 278 2.1 570 225 716 >150 >40
22 355 2.1 700 270 695 >150 >40
25 478 2.1 970 342 675 >150 >40
28 590 2.1 1195 432 702 >150 >40
30 671 2.1 1350 450 637 >150 >40
32 740 2.1 1520 504 626 >150 >40
34 857 2.1 1800 540 595 >150 >40
36 961 2.1 2044 585 575 >150 >40
40 1190 2.1 2380 640 509 >150 >40
Gavin Williams
Director
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GRP REBAR
The Stronger, Lighter, and More Durable Option

100% PROTECTION AGAINST CORROSION = LONG LIFE

HIGH TENSILE STRENGTH
LIGHT IN WEIGHT = FAST CONSTRUCTION
LOW LABOUR COST
TRANSPORTATION ADVANTAGES
NON-CONDUCTIVE = NO NEED OF EARTHING SYSTEM

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INTRODUCTION. Products Available
Though relatively new in the UK
construction industry, the popularity of
GRP or FRP rebar is gaining in recent
times, due to its strength and durability.
Because of inherent corrosion-resistant
properties, it can also help prevent
GRP Rebar Sand Coated Rebar
huge maintenance costs for
concrete structures exposed to
environmental conditions.

Made from high strength fiberglass reinforced

with vinyl ester resin, it offers a plethora of
benefits over traditional metal rebar: it’s
lighter in weight, corrosion-resistant, and Mesh Panels Corner Sub-Assemblies
stronger than typical rebar.

With greater design flexibility due to its

unique properties, it is also an ideal choice for
concrete projects requiring low conductivity.
In order to make concrete stronger, tougher,
and more resistant to corrosion, GRP rebar
Column Sub-Assemblies Rock Bolts
should be your go-to choice.

APPLICATIONS OF
REBAR
• Uses in concrete requiring low conductivity
• Concrete near harsh and humid environments Self-Drilling Rock Bolts “Big D” Rock Bolts

• Weight sensitive structures

• Marine Environments

BENEFITS
• 100% Protection against Corrosion = long life
• High tensile Strength
• Light in weight = fast construction Hollow Rock Bolts Accessories
• Low labour cost
See our GRP Rebar uses the guide for scheduling,
• Transportation advantages
dimensioning, bending and cutting of reinforce-
• Non-conductive = no need of earthing system ment for concrete BS 8666
GRP Rebar uses the guide for scheduling, dimensioning, bending and cutting of
reinforcement for concrete BS 8666: Examples of what we can provide

BS 8666:2005 Standard Shapes

SHAPE AND TOTAL LENGTH OF BAR (L) MEASURED ALONG CENTRE-LINE

(D) A (E)
A
C B D
E
B C

36: L = A + B + C +(D) - r - 2 d 41: L = A + B + C +(D) + (E)-2 r - 4d

A
(E) A (E)
B B
B D D D
C C

44: L = A + B + C +D + (E)-2 r - 4d 46: L = A +2 B + C + (E)

C
(C) (D)

A (D)
B

B A

47: L = 2A + B + max(21d, 240) 51: L = 2A + 2B + max(16 d, 160)

Notes
The length equations for shape codes 47, 51 and 63 are for when dimensions C and D are to be minimised
'+ max(14 d, 150)' means add the greater value of either 14 d or 150mm
 99: All shapes where standard shapes cannot be used. No other shape code number, form of designation
or abbreviation shall be used in scheduling.
A dimensioned sketch shall be drawn over the dimension columns A to E. Every dimension shall be
specified and the dimension that is to allow for permissible deviations shall be indicated in parenthesis,
otherwise the fabricator is free to choose which dimension shall allow for tolerance.

(D) (C) (D)

B A
(F)
(E)
A B

56: L = A +B + C + (D) + 2(E) - 2.5 r - 5 d 63: L = 2A + 3 B + max(14d, 150)

A
A

R
67: L = A
(F) D
B A

E
C
(B)
64: L = A + B + C+2D + E + (F) - 3r - 6d 75: L = 3.14[A - d]+ (B)

A
B
B

A B

C = no. of turns
(D)
when B > A/5
L =sqrt {(3.14[A-d])2+B2} C C
77: L = 3.14(A - d) C 98: L = A + 2B + C + (D) - 2r - 4d

Notes
The length equations for shape codes 47, 51 and 63 are for when dimensions C and D are to be minimised
'+ max(14 d, 150)' means add the greater value of either 14 d or 150mm
Hartlepool and Whitby Bay Sea Defence Wall 2015-2019

CASE STUDY
Product Supplied: 10mm Re-bar Mesh Panels
Our customer was contracted to manufacture and
supply 4,000 GRP reinforced concrete decorated
panels, for which Engineered Composites
supplied them with GRP Re-bar mesh panels.
This was for the new Sea Defence wall at
Hartlepool Headland, that was part of a £9M
coastal erosion programme by the Hartlepool
Borough Council, created to protect and
strengthen the current 100-year-old sea wall.

Why GRP?
GRP was chosen over the traditional steel reinforcement mesh due to its many advantages,
but particularly because of its resistance against salt water corrosion. The sea wall required a
life expectancy of 200 years, and the use of GRP will help to meet this expectation.
Blackpool Tram Link - November 2018

CASE STUDY

Product Supplied: 10mm, 16mm, 20mm & 25mm

Rebar & 152* 80* 10mm Ibeam profile
A new track slab for the light rail tram system in Blackpool was being constructed
in November 2018.

Why GRP?
There is a section of the track slab in which the use of steel reinforcement was not permissible
within the area of the track circuit detection and signalling system and switch point area.

The requirement to construct the switch point equipment within a “metal-free area” means
GRP Rebar was the go to choice when traditional steel reinforcement is not permitted.
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Engineered Composites Ltd

Unit B4, Borders 2 Industrial Park
River Lane, Saltney,
Chester, Cheshire
CH4 8RJ