Overview

The adoption of ARC rebar, featuring Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) bars, offers significant advantages in the construction and maintenance of concrete roads. These innovative reinforcement solutions provide superior durability, extended service life, and enhanced performance, addressing the challenges posed by the demanding conditions and heavy traffic loads experienced by road infrastructure.

One of the primary benefits of ARC’s GFRP rebar is its exceptional resistance to corrosion and electrochemical degradation. Unlike traditional steel reinforcement, GFRP bars are immune to chloride-induced corrosion and oxidation, which are major contributors to the deterioration of concrete roads, particularly in regions with harsh weather conditions or exposure to de-icing salts. By eliminating the risk of rust and corrosion, ARC’s GFRP rebar ensures the structural integrity of the concrete road over an extended lifespan, minimizing maintenance requirements and costly repairs or replacements.

Benefits of using ARC’s GFRP Rebar in Concrete Road Construction:

• Corrosion Resistance: ARC’s GFRP rebar is immune to chloride-induced corrosion and oxidation, ensuring long-term durability and structural integrity of concrete roads, even in harsh environments.
• Extended Service Life: By eliminating the risk of rust and corrosion, ARC’s GFRP rebar significantly extends the lifespan of concrete roads, minimizing maintenance requirements and costly repairs or replacements.
• Lightweight and High Strength: GFRP rebar has a high strength-to-weight ratio, making it lighter than steel reinforcement while maintaining excellent tensile strength. This facilitates easier handling, reduces labor costs, and enables more efficient construction workflows.
• Material Savings: The reduced weight of GFRP rebar allows for the design of thinner concrete sections, leading to material savings and reduced overall project costs.
• Resistance to Stray Current-Induced Corrosion: The non-conductive nature of GFRP bars mitigates the risk of stray current-induced corrosion, enhancing the durability and reliability of reinforced concrete road structures in urban environments.