
BasBars™
High performance FRP composite reinforcement for concrete
BasBars™ is a high-performance composite rebar designed to reinforce concrete structures. Basalt fibres are embedded in a tough vinylester 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.
Technical Characteristics
Material | Bar Length | Bar Diameter | Specific Gravity | Modulus of Elasticity | Tensile Strength |
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Basalt fiber reinforced polymer | Coils up to 2000M | 2mm to 20mm | 2.1 ± 0.1 | 43 GPa 6,091,585 psi |
Varies by Diameter See Size Chart |
Material | Basalt fiber reinforced polymer |
Bar Length | Coils up to 2000M |
Bar Diameter | 2mm to 20mm |
Specific Gravity | 2.1 ± 0.1 |
Modulus of Elasticity | 43 GPa 6,091,585 psi |
Tensile Strength | Varies by Diameter See Size Chart |
Mechnical Performance
BasBar™ Size Chart – (Physical and Mechanical Properties)
Size | Nominal Diameter | Nominal Area | f*fu – Guar. Min. Tensile Strength |
Ultimate Strain | |||
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mm | inch | mm2 | inch2 | MPa | ksi | % | |
2 | 6 | ¼ | 31.67 | 0.049 | 904 | 131 | 2.1 |
3 | 10 | ⅜ | 71.26 | 0.110 | 848 | 123 | 2.0 |
4 | 13 | ½ | 126.7 | 0.196 | 795 | 115 | 1.8 |
5 | 16 | ⅝ | 197.9 | 0.307 | 745 | 108 | 1.7 |
6 | 19 | ¾ | 285.0 | 0.442 | 698 | 101 | 1.6 |
7 | 22 | ⅝ | 387.9 | 0.601 | 654 | 95 | 1.5 |
8 | 25 | 1 | 506.7 | 0.785 | 614 | 89 | 1.4 |
9 | 29 | 1⅛ | 641.3 | 0.994 | 576 | 84 | 1.3 |
10 | 32 | 1¼ | 791.7 | 1.227 | 542 | 79 | 1.2 |
BasBars™ are Certified by DNV.
This information and data contained herein is offered solely as a guide in the selection of reinforcement. The information contained in this publication is based on actual laboratory data and field test experience. We believe this information to be reliable, but do not guarantee its applicability to the user’s process or assume any responsibility or liability arising out of its use or performance. The user agrees to be responsible for thoroughly testing any application to determine its suitability before committing to production. It is important for the user to determine the properties of its own commercial compounds when using this or any other reinforcement. Because of numerous factors affecting results, we make no warranty of any kind, express or implied, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Statements in this publication shall not be construed as representations or warranties or as inducements to infringe any patent or violate any law, safety code or insurance regulation. ReforceTech reserves the right to modify this document without prior notice. All Rights Reserved. Pub number: 10021900. MiniBars™ product sheet_ww_02-2017_Rev0_EN. May 2021