It’s not always easy to find the answers we are looking for, especially when it comes to technical information related to construction material. This is where SFTec’s specialists can help.
Our vast industry knowledge allows us to provide you with all the information you need to understand the benefits of FRP rebar and to evaluate if it is a good solution for your next concrete-based structure project (it likely is!).…
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By now, you are pretty familiar with the benefits of using FRP rebar instead of steel in your concrete-based projects. If not, here are a few articles that can help. All these advantages are great, but at what cost? When evaluating the different materials to use in your project, one cannot deny the influence of costs on the final decision. It is often the determining factor in said project.…
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Source used as reference: https://extremehowto.com/build-your-own-bridge/
What would we do without bridges? It is extremely easy to take these structures for granted because of the numerous bridges we encounter on a daily basis. As we have seen in recent events, they need to be maintained in order to keep serving their purpose, or we would have to rebuild them from scratch. In the case where we have to build, or rebuild, a concrete-based bridge project, there are several important things to consider.…
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To understand the benefits of SFT-Bar, it is important to get a good understanding of FRP rebar. FRP (Fibreglass Reinforced Polymer) is a composite material made of a polymer matrix reinforced with fibres. Several materials can serve as fibres, including, glass, basalt, carbon or aramid. Regardless of the material, SFT-Bar is the preferred choice for concrete-based projects due to their many advantages.…
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On July 11th, 2020, a news article outlining the results of a thorough inspection by the Bureau of Investigation revealed that more than 400 bridges in Quebec needed to be replaced as soon as possible due to their poor condition. This situation can be explained by several factors, according to the investigators, including the end of the bridges’ useful life, natural disasters, low maintenance, and failure to respect road weight regulations over the years. …
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When it comes to long lasting concrete reinforced structures in marine chemical environment projects, it’s important to note that there are several challenges that can occur. Think of structures in the construction of wharfs, sea walls, wave breakers and water treatment plants. What are the challenges that can interfere with the success of such projects? First, we must consider the impact of chloride ions which can cause corrosion.…
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The precast tunnel segments are considered to be one of the most challenging projects in the field of structural engineering in terms of durability. It is important to consider several factors when evaluating the success of this kind of project including the aggressivity of soils, significant temperature fluctuations, as well as environmental obstacles (such as the collection of waste water that could impact the tunnel’s integrity).…
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May 25th, 2020
SFTec is happy to announce its newest status as an associate member of the NPCA (National Precast Concrete Association), the fastest growing concrete-related association in the world.
…“It’s a great honor and we are happy to be a part of this movement. We believe this is a great opportunity for SFTec to further showcase its strength and educate the concrete community on alternative technologies” says Wenxue Chen, CEO of SFTec Inc.
When exploring the different alternatives that can be used for a concrete foundation, it’s important to note the different pros and cons associated with each alternative. For the purpose of this article, the focus will be on the two main benefits FRP rebars offer compared to steel rebar when it comes to diaphragm walls and foundation pit retaining piles projects.
FRP rebar’s cuttable nature makes it easy for complexe concrete structures to be manipulated in complexe concrete structures, like a tunnel.…
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When it comes to your construction projects, there are several things to consider. First, it is important to determine what kind of project you are going to build. For the purpose of this article, we will focus on the structures that make up pavements, multi-storey parkings, garages, roads and balconies. One thing all these structures have in common is their long exposure to the outdoors, which brings us to the second criteria to look at when analyzing your project: how to ensure a long durability for the structure.…
CONTINUE READING → “How FRP Rebar can better your pavements, multi-storey parking garages, roads and balconies”