On May 2, the ASTM announced that its composite materials committee (D30) had developed a “new standard specification for the latest generation of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP)” rebar.

Ali, K. , Li, Y. and Ye, L. (2025) Study on Sulfate Erosion Resistance of Basalt Fiber Concrete after Ultra-Low Temperature Freezing and Thawing. World Journal of Engineering and Technology, 13, 80-95 ...

While plastics are very useful on their own, they can be much stronger when reinforced ... fiber options are there? As it turns out, cellulose is one of these, along with basalt.

All these factors are anticipated to offer new growth opportunities for the U.S. glass fiber reinforced polymer rebar market during the forecast period. Segmentation Overview The U.S. GFRP rebar ...

Concrete contractors are increasingly turning to GFRP (glass-fiber reinforced polymer) products as the ... used in these applications include rebar, rock bolts, dowels, form ties, and thermal ...