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CERTIFICATIONS MAKE AN EDUCATED DECISION Basalt Rebar ACI Codes To be allowed by your local building inspector department to use basalt rebar reference the various ACI codes that apply. Here is the statement that applies to Basalt rebar… ​ Basalt FRP Rebar is used as per ACI 440.1R-06. The construction use is dictated by code 440.6-08. It is specified by 440.5-08 and tested according to ASTM D7205 and several other test methods. ASTM testing of Basalt FRP rebar shows that Basalt FRP rebar easily meets the performance requirements of ACI 440.6-08. ​ Also applicable to Basalt rebar is ACI 440R-07 Report on Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Reinforcement for Concrete Structures. The use of Basalt rebar came along after ACI 440.6-08 was published so the Basalt version of FRP was not specifically called out in that document. However, ACI 440R-07 (a later document) does specifically call out Basalt rebar as an FRP rebar. It says “Fibers commonly used to make FRP bars are glass, carbon, and aramid. Recently, continuous Basalt fibers have become commercially available as an alternative to glass fibers.” It talks about Basalt FRP rebar all through the document and includes it in its various tables, but the key point is that it is classed as FRP. ​ Basalt FRP rebar is approved as natural fiberglass, meeting the certification specifications of ACI 440.6-08 and signed off as fiberglass FRP rebar. In doing so, the job will simply be overbuilt because the physicals of Basalt rebar are higher than fiberglass, falling between fiberglass and carbon fiber. ​ Basalt rebar can be placed to meet code requirements by using the calculations and installation guidelines for fiberglass reinforcement of concrete as defined in ACI 440.6-08. Recommendations for maximum deflection and shear of concrete elements reinforced with fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) rebar’s are presented in ACI 440.1R-06 (2006) “Guide for the Design and Construction of Structural Concrete Reinforced with FRP Bars”. ​ Basalt rebar has been tested at various universities and approved by the American Concrete Institute under ACI 440-10. Basalt rebar is used according to ACI 440. 1R-06. The construction use is dictated by code 440.6-08. It is specified by 440.5-08 and tested according to ASTM D7205 and several other testing methods. ​ ISO 9001: Basalt rebar has been tested by several methods and approved by ISO 9001. In the ACI documentation, the term FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer ) includes Basalt based FRP. The term BFRP is often used instead of saying Basalt Rebar. Existing Basalt Rebar specifications and testing requirements. USA​ ACI 440.3R-4: Guide for the test methods for fiber reinforced polymers for reinforcing or strengthening concrete structures. Published by the American Concrete Institute. ​ ​ ACI 440.1R-06: Guide for the design and construction of concrete reinforced with FRP Bars. Published by the American Concrete Institute. ASTM Standards D570 Standard test method for water absorption of plastics D619 Standard practice for conditioning plastics for testing D695 Standard test method for compressive properties of rigid plastics D790 Standard test methods for flexural properties of unreinforced and reinforced plastics D792 Standard test methods for density and specific gravity D2734 Void content of reinforced plastics D3410 Standard test method for compressive properties of polymer matrix composite materials Design Manuals Isis Design Manual No 3: Reinforcing concrete structures with fiber reinforced polymers Committees American Concrete Institute (ACI): 440 Composites for Concrete American Concrete Institute (ACI): 400H Reinforced Concrete (rebar) American Concrete Institute (ACI): 440I Pre-stressed concrete (tendons) American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE): Structural Composites and Plastics American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) : ASTM D20.18.01 FRP Materials for concrete. American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) : ASTM D20.18.02 Pultruded Profiles. American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) : ASTM D30.30.01 Composites for Civil Engineering. AASHTO Bridge Subcommittee: T-21 FRP Composites

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Basalt Fiber Reinforcement for concrete structures DISCOVER THE ADVANTAGES Looking for a better alternative to steel? STEEL REBAR 0.38 100% 30 yrs Up to 600 1.90 Weight 1 LF #3 Corrosion Avarage Life Span Tensile Strength, MPa Density g/cm3 BASALT REBAR 0.11 0% 100 yrs Up to 1500 2.90 I WANT MORE INFORMATION Button REMARKABLE BENEFITS using basalt fiber composite Lower Transport Costs Lower weight enables 4 times the volume in a trip Reduced Site Handling Easier to handle and less use of equipment Lower Construction Costs Lower rebar number use and less concrete Lower Maintenance Costs Negligible maintenance due to non-corrosive aspect Increased Asset Value Long life span from lower deterioration BASALT REBAR APPLICATIONS the future of concrete construction COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL TRANSPORTATION TREATMENTS ELECTROMAGNETIC MINING MARINE TUNNELING INFRASTRUCTURE CONCRETE CONTAINMENT STRUCTURES Wastewater treatment facilities Swimming pools Petrochemical tanks MAISONRY STRENGTHENING Seismic strengthening Wind of blast strengthening Event and cycle loading HIGH VOLTAGE and ELECTROMAGNETIC FILEDS High voltage substations Radio frequency sensitive areas Hospital MRI areas Aluminum smelters and steel mills DE-ICING or MARINE CLORIDES Bridges and railings Median barriers Parking structures Reinforced concrete paving Seawalls Dry docks Port aprons TUNNELING & MINING Temporary reinforcement Sequential evacuation MATM tunneling WHY IS BFRP A PROFITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE CHOICE compared to steel? Basalt Fiber Composite Rebar (BFRP) Significantly LOWER COSTS in construction and life cycle STABLE PRICING No buy-ups required to secure best pricing compared to steel, which fluctuates. GIVE ME A QUOTE DURABLE GREEN Made from VOLCANIC ROCK , it has a thermal expansion coefficient similar to concrete. This homogenious behaviour REDUCES CRACKING effects during extreme temperature changes. Very ECO-FRIENDLY , BFRP has a manufacturing CO2 footprint process of 10:1 compared to steel. Transportation and CO2 is cut as volume increases four times per trip due to the rebar's light weight. OTHER DATA ON BASALT COMPOSITE REBAR Basalt rebar is engineered to last for over 100 years and will never rust or require long term maintenance. Unlike steel, Basalt Rebar is completely impervious to attacks from alkali, chemicals or water. ​ As Basalt Rebar allows for the construction of thinner and lighter panels and decks, it also reduces spacing between rods, concrete and surface. Basalt rebar does not conduct electricity or induce current when exposed to RF energy, therefore, making it ideal for MRI or data facilities. ​ Basalt rebar is ideal for marine reinforcement applications, water treatment stations, and chemical plants where high levels of corrosion are a concern. Book a free consultation Our engineering team provides local assistance to infrastructure owners, engineers, contractors and fabricators. Please fill out the form below and our team will be in touch with you shortly.

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SPECIFICATIONS DATA ON BASALT COMPOSITE REBAR The alternative to steel rebar BFRP Rebar is a sustainable, rust proof alternative to traditional steel reinforcement. Comparatively, it’s only 25% of the weight of steel, and has a Specific Tensile Strength that is 2.5 times greater! This equates to enhanced jobsite safety, with significant savings in transportation and handling costs. ​Basalt Rebar is made from volcanic rock and has a coefficient of thermal expansion similar to concrete. This homogeneous behavior reduces the cracking mechanism during extreme temperature fluctuations and or concurrent disparity. Basalt Rebar is engineered to last for over 100 years and is an excellent choice when considering continuous reinforcement that will never rust or require long-term maintenance costs. Unlike steel or other FRP’s. Basalt Rebar is completely impervious to attacks from alkali, chemicals or water. ​ Allowing thinner, lighter panels and decks, Basalt Rebar reduces the thickness and spacing between the rods, concrete and surface. Smaller rods allow for more critical spacing and designs. ​ Basalt Rebar does not conduct electricity or induce fields when exposed to RF energy thus making it great for MRI or data buildings. ​ Basalt Rebar reinforcement is perfect for marine environments and chemical plants where corrosion is a continuous concern. WHITE PAPERS Properties and Applications of Basalt Fiber Composites Download 2. The Influence of Fiber on the Resistance to Chloride-Ion Penetration of Concrete Download White papers

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