FIBERGLASS REINFORCED POLYMER REBAR

[mtlogcabin]

I see this is in the ACI design manual. Has it worked its way into the building codes yet? Specifically IRC. a supplier is wanting to carry this product since the price of steel rebar is going up and he wants my blessing.
Thoughts, concerns, code sections?

https://www.americanfiberglassrebar.com/default.aspx

 

[SCBO1]

Thanks for the post. That's something I haven't seen, there appears to be case study on the product.

 

[my250r11]

Seems to be mostly industrial uses. Different brands may have different sizes for the same as steel in strength. If provided with the proper documentation on the sizing or engineered design, I'd be open to it's use. ACI appears to have several design manuals.

 

[Mark K]

The IBC does not recognize this product.

As an aside bamboo has been used in place of steel in concrete

 

[Francis Vineyard]

I haven't a clue what it means but the ACI 318 Commentary makes a reference:

3.2 ACI Committee 440, "Guide for the Design and Construction of Structural Concrete Reinforced with FRP Bars (ACI 440.IR-06)," American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, MI 44 pp.

 

[Paul Sweet]

It could be allowed as an alternative material (IBC & IRC 104.11)

 

[linnrg]

one of those reasons we have code 3 year code cycles.

This could be good for many reasons: corrosion resistance, non electrical current properties, light weight, less cost in transport, etc.

 

[my250r11]

Around here the electricians would have to figure out the ufer with alternative grounding. Still think If can get the correct info I would approve under alternative materials.

 

[linnrg]

UFER can be a long length of #4 copper

250.52 3 (1) allows you to use rebar but does not state that the only method is using rebar.

I suppose then some may think the rebar if it is there must be bonded

 

[Yikes]

Now I can recycle my old fiberglass fishing rods!