| GFRP REBAR | STEEL TMT REBAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength (MPa) | >1000 | 450-600 |
| Modulus of elasticity (GPa) | >60 | 190 to 200 |
| Ultimate strain % | 1.5 - 2% | 15% |
| Fatigue Performance | 2.5 times less cracking | Normal |
| Concrete covering | 20mm | 35mm - 45mm |
| Shear Strength [MPa] | 170 | 120 |
| Bond strength MPa/N/mm^2 | 12.5 | 14 |
| Compression [MPa] | 450 | 500 |
| Elongation [%] | 4% | 12% - 25% |
| Density [ton/m] | 1.9 | 7.8 |
| Corrosion and Chemical Resistance | Non Conductive | Heat conductive |
| Electrical Conductivity | Non Conductive - Dielectric | Electrically conductive |
| Bar Length | Upto 100 meters | 12 meter |
| Weight/Meter 8mm | 0.080 kg | 0.395 kg |
| Custom Length | Yes | No |
| Prone To Rust | No | Yes |
| Description | Steel Rebar | GFRP Rebar |
|---|---|---|
| Length (Linear Meter) | 77.160 m | 77.160 m |
| Dia (According to the same strength) | ~ 18 mm | ~ 14 mm |
| Weight (According to same length) | 154 Ton | 25 Ton |
| Volume according to Vehicle (Are calculated according to 25 ton capacity vechiles) | 6 Truck | 1 Truck |
| Sizes | Sizes | TMT | GFRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dia (mm) | C/s area(mm2) | Weight (g/m) | Weight (g/m) |
| 6 | 26.87 | 222 | 55 |
| 8 | 47.76 | 395 | 94 |
| 10 | 74.63 | 620 | 140 |
| 12 | 107.46 | 890 | 195 |
| 14 | 147.34 | 1210 | 295 |
| 16 | 192.26 | 1580 | 385 |
| 18 | 244.55 | 2000 | 490 |
| 20 | 303.11 | 2470 | 605 |
