FIBER MASS CONTENT* |
MOISTURE ABSORBTION IN 24 h at 50 °C [122 °F]* |
MOISTURE ABSORPTION TO SATURATION AT 50 °C [122 °F]** |
MEAN GLASS TRANSITION TEMPERATURE (DSC)* |
MEAN APPARENT HORIZONTAL SHEAR* |
MEAN TRANSVERSE SHEAR STRENGTH* |
% |
% |
% |
°F |
°C |
psi |
MPa |
ksi |
MPa |
≥70 |
≤0.25 |
<0.75 |
≥212 |
≥110 |
≥6525 |
≥45 |
≥26.1 |
≥180 |
Primary materials: E-CR Glass and vinyl ester resin.
Bond strength exceeds ASTM D7957 requirement.
For details on bent bar shapes, refer to Fiberglas™ Rebar Bent Bar Detailing Guide.
* Provided in production lot QC certifications
** Product characterization tests; not included in production lot QC certifications
Minimum tensile strength for the bent portion of bent bars ≥60% of the values in the table above.
Packaging, Shipping and Labeling
Bent bars will be palletized and shipped to the site. Lead time is subject to plant production schedules at the time of order processing. Customer-specific packaging requirements may be available upon request. Material traceability tags per ASTM D7957 or CSA S807 will be attached to bent bar bundles.
Storage and Handling
Product should be covered or stored away from direct sunlight. Follow guidelines in ACI440.5-08, “Specification for Construction with FRP Bars.” In general, field handling and placement is the same as epoxy coated or galvanized steel bars. However, do not shear fiberglass bars. Field cut fiberglass bars using a fine blade saw, grinder, and carborundum or diamond blade. Sealing the ends of fiberglass bars is not necessary. Place support chairs at two-thirds the spacing of support chairs for steel rebar. Plastic-coated tie wires are the preferred option for most projects. Use plastic or nylon zip ties when required for electromagnetically neutral reinforcing. In precast applications, secure fiberglass bars to the formwork to avoid float during compaction.
Safety
When using and handling Owens Corning® Fiberglas™ Rebar, proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is required. Owens Corning® Fiberglas™ Rebar Bent Bar has a sand coating that may be abrasive to skin without proper PPE. Proper PPE includes canvas gloves and shirts with sleeves, long work pants, and sturdy work shoes or boots.