TUF-BAR™ General Information
BP Composites LTD.'s TUF-BAR™, a GFRP rebar, is an excellent substitute for conventional types of steel rebar. TUF-BAR™ is 100% recyclable when used in concrete and can contribute to 6 LEED® credits in Canada and 7 in the USA.
TUF-BAR™ properties include:
- No Susceptibility to Corrosion
- 2x Strength of Steel
- 1/4 the Weight of Steel
- 40-43 GPa Modulus of Elasticity
- Electrical and Thermal Insulator
- Excellent Bond Strength
Top to Bottom: #8-#3, 25mm-10mm
Left to Right: #2-#8, 6mm-25mm
TUF-BAR™ Specifications
TUF-BAR™ is manufactured from sizes #2 - #8. Availability is in stock and custom lengths. TUF-BAR™ forms via a thermosetting resin procedure therefore all bends and shapes are made at BP Composites LTD. Bends are currently available for sizes #3 - #8. More information is available in the TUF-BAR™ Mechanical Properties and MSDS.
TUF-BAR™ Additional Reading
Here is our TUF-BAR™ Brochure. In it you can find a general outline of TUF-BAR™ uses and specifications that can be easily printed or saved.
TUF-BAR™ Testing
TUF-BAR™ has been tested in accordance to CSA S807-10 and ACI 440.3R-04