SFTec announces its new status as an associate member of the NPCA

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.

ā€œIt’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 technologiesā€ says Wenxue Chen, CEO of SFTec Inc.

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FRP Rebar or Steel Rebar for concrete walls and structures?

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.

Easier to cut

FRP rebar’s cuttable nature makes it easy for complexe concrete structures to be manipulated in complexe concrete structures, like a tunnel.CONTINUE READING → “FRP Rebar or Steel Rebar for concrete walls and structures?”

How FRP Rebar can better your pavements, multi-storey parking garages, roads and balconies

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”

Why use FRP Rebar instead of Steel for Bridges, Barrier Walls and Decks?

SFTec prides itself in leading the market with the revolutionary innovation of FRP rebar (fiberglass reinforced polymer) which is a higher alternative to steel reinforcements used in concrete for construction. In addition, it is composed of recycled fibers!

Non-Corrosive and Unsusceptible to Chemical spills

As safety should always be the primary goal, fighting corrosion is the number one concern especially in structures such as bridges, barrier walls, and decks in order to prevent a collapse.CONTINUE READING → “Why use FRP Rebar instead of Steel for Bridges, Barrier Walls and Decks?”

SFTec Inc. opens new office in Canada

SFTec Inc. Canada is a professional entrepreneurial industry in the business of the composite rebar. They are devoted to revolutionizing the concrete and construction industry with the manufacturing of FRP Rebar that can be used in various applications such as concrete reinforced projects, bridges, barrier walls, decks, diaphragm walls, tunnel segments, and so much more.Ā 

The many benefits of using FRP Rebar in such applications are crucial for engineers and specialists looking to find a reliable, sustainable, and environmentally-friendly solution to concrete-based projects.Ā CONTINUE READING → “SFTec Inc. opens new office in Canada”