Technical Comparision and Mechanical Properties Enhanced Performance and Sustainability with GFRP Rebars

Mechanical Properties of SAM-R GFRP Rebars When Compared to Metal Rebars

Material Metal Rebars SAM-R GFRP Rebars
Tensile Strength (Mpa or N/mm²) 500 - 600 1000+
Shear Strength (Mpa or N/mm²) 120-150 170 - 200
Bond Strength (Mpa or N/mm²) 14* 08 - 23
Compression (Mpa or N/mm²) 500 450 >
Concrete Covering Standar Covering Can be reduced upto 40%
Modulus of Elasticity (Gpa) 160 - 200 45 - 65
Elongation (%) 25 1.5 - 2.5
Durability 20 Years 80 Years+
Density (Ton/m³) 7.8 1.9
Corrosion Resistance to Aggressive Environment Highly Corrosive Non Corrosive
CO2 Emission High Emission Low Emission
Electrical Conductivity Electrically Conductive Non Conductive
Cyclic Load 20,000 Cycles 4,20,000 Cycles