The Problem With Steel Reinforcement In Roads & Highways
Steel rebar has been the default road construction material for decades. But in India's road and highway environments, it creates predictable and costly problems:
- Moisture cause steel rebar to rust from inside the slab, expands and cracks concrete surface above it.
- Moisture cause steel rebar to rust from inside the slab, expands and cracks concrete surface above it.
What Is GFRP Rebar?
GFRP (Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer) rebar is a composite reinforcement bar made from high-strength glass fibres bound in a polymer resin matrix. It comes in standard diameters compatible with conventional road and highway construction detailing, supplied in straight lengths and custom-cut forms.
MRG Composites is India's first BIS licence holder for GFRP bars, manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 certification. It is a proven, certified road construction material – not a concept.
A road slab must distribute heavy vehicle loads uniformly, resist surface cracking from thermal movement, and maintain structural integrity through years of monsoon cycles, chemical contamination from fuel and oil, and repeated traffic loading. The reinforcement carries the tensile stresses that concrete alone cannot.
How GFRP's properties directly address road construction demandsHighways demand extreme load capacity, absolute resistance to continuous high-speed heavy traffic wear, thermal expansion control over long stretches, and long-term durability to avoid frequent road closures. GFRP rebars offer unmatched fatigue resistance and high structural reliability under severe conditions.
How GFRP's properties directly address highway construction demands
Corrosion resistant
GFRP Vs. Steel Rebar
| Property | Steel Rebar | GFRP Rebar |
|---|---|---|
| resistance | Corrodes with moisture & chemicals | Fully corrosion-resistant |
Our Certifications & Quality Standards
IS : 18256 : 2023 Certificate
Our GFRP Rebars are manufactured in compliance with IS 18256:2023, ensuring high standards of strength, durability, and performance for use in structural and infrastructure applications.
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