BASBAR™ ENABLING INNOVATION IN CONCRETE STRUCTURES Innovative structural applications with AR glass FRP Composite Macrofiber
Basbar source material From melted volcanic Basalt stone, fibers are assembled into Basalt strands, which are then combined in ReforceTech’s patented process to create unique and strong reinforcement bars.
EFFICIENT !
ECONOMIC !
DURABLE !

HIGH PERFORMANCE FRP COMPOSITE
REINFORCEMENT FOR CONCRETE

BASBARS™ are a high-performance composite rebar designed to reinforce concrete structures. Basalt fibers are embedded in a tough vinyl ester resin in ReforceTech’s patented process to create unique and strong reinforcement bar. Det Norske Veritas (DNV) has carried out an extensive qualification test program of BFRP in concrete. This has resulted in a Certificate of Fitness and Design Guidelines and Code compliance for marine construction.

Unique Advantages - Reforcetech BFRP Technology

  • Zero Corrosion / Non-conductive / Non-magnetic
  • Low weight (density 1/4 of steel) enables easy handling at manufacturing plant or construction site
  • 33 to 48% less CO2 emission in final concrete structures due to material optimization
  • Reduced concrete cover layer enables less concrete weight and lighter structures
  • Solutions for pre and post-tensioning
  • Labor saving techniques optimize total element costs through innovative geometries and construction kits
  • Longer lifetime and lower life cycle costs

How to use

BasBars™ can be supplied in coils and cut on sight with regular tools. BasBar® bends are unique with flats on the inside of bends thus enabling all fibers to carry loads in bends. BasBars must be formed to shape in ReforceTech factory. Shape codes include 11,21,51,63 and 77. Others available on request.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Material Bar Length Bar Diameter Modulus of Elasticity Specific Gravity
Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymer Coils up to 2000M 2mm to 20mm 43 GPa
6,091,585 psi		 2.1 ± 0.1

MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE

Added BasBars™ around columns and corners, making it a complete reinforcement solution using durable high strength composite reinforcement

QUALITY STANDARDS

BasBars™ are Certified by DNV-GL

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Material Steel Basalt Fibers w/o resin RFT BFRP
Gen 1		 GFRP CFRP
Tensile Strength MPa
(steel yield point)		 500 2900 1100 760 1900
E Modulus GPa 210 88 44 41 124
Density g/cc 7.8 2.9 1.9 1.8 1.7

Values for GFRP & CFRP taken from supplier datasheet. Note guidelines for glass in ACI and other guidelines factor the tensile strength as shown above. Values for ReforceTech BFRP based on average test values. For engineering purposes, specific values and design guidelines are available.

Innovations using BasBars™
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BasBars™ Datasheet

BasBars™ - High Performance FRP Composite Reinforcement for Concrete

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