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specifications. A variety of shapes, stirrups, and bespoke bends can be produced.

Working With GFRP Dowels

GFRP dowels are designed for low bond strength, so do not require greasing or other bond-breaking preparation methods. This makes them quick to install and long-lasting. GFRP dowels can be installed using standard installation methods including slip-form pavers, baskets, and dowel insertion machines.

Working With GFRP Form Ties

Most form-ties within the concrete are designed to be broken off or unscrewed. The remaining holes are then filled with mortar or ready-made plugs. This slows the process considerably, leading to lost production time and increased costs.

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GFRP form-ties are designed to stay in the concrete and are sawn off when the concrete is set, leaving a concretecolored ‘plug’ that blends well with the concrete. No filling of holes with mortar is required.

Safety Measures For Working With Gfrp Products

Dust and fibers may cause temporary skin itching due to the glass fibers. When working with GFRP products during construction follow these health and safety tips. Standard health and safety practices used on construction sites are usually appropriate.

• Always wear protective eyewear, gloves, long sleeves, and long pants when handling any GFRP product.

• When cutting or drilling GFRP composite products, always wear a dust mask and eye protection to prevent irritation. Where possible, cut in a ventilated area.

• If glass fibers or dust come into contact with your eyes, flush with water for at least 15 minutes and contact a physician if the irritation persists.

Pete Renshaw is the Business Development Director at Pultron and serves as the Chief Technical Officer for Mateenbar Limited. He has over 25 years of experience working with pultruded composite product development.

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GFRP Rebar Plays Important Role in Weightman Bridge Reconstruction

The City of Niagara Falls, Canada, conducted a 4 million dollar project on the Weightman Bridge. The project included replacement of the complete bridge deck, the sidewalks, and the steel railings. The deck joints of the existing bridge were replaced by continuously reinforced flexible links.

Schock ComBAR was used for the reconstruction of the bridge deck and the sidewalk slabs. The rebar was used to reinforce the top layers of the deck and sidewalk slabs.

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BY JONATHAN KOZLOWSKI, EDITOR