basalt fibers are considered the green industrial material of the 21st century.
Which is the best choice for concrete reinforcement – BFRP rebars or steel rebars?
The application of BFRP Rebar is gaining acceptance, mainly because of its non-corrosive nature, high specific strength, high specific stiffness, and lower specific weight relative to steel.
BFRP Rebar is an environmentally friendly alternative to steel Rebar.
BFRP Rebar doesn’t rust, has the same thermal expansion coefficient as concrete, is resistant to water and alkaline, and is not affected by ultraviolet light, thus extending its life span to over 100 years.
Basalt Rebar is manufactured using innovative Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymer composite technology.
Rebar made of BFRP is 100% noncorrosive, water-resistant, and will not rust over time.
Basalt fiber is friendly to the environment, Comparing BFRP Rebar production to steel; it reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 5.24 tons of coal equivalent per ton
Rebar made from Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymer has less than 74%the carbon footprint of steel