Case Study

Patna Metro Rail, India

Patna Metro Rail, India

The Patna Metro Rail used GFRP bars and bent elements for elevated viaducts and stations. These materials were chosen for their ability to withstand harsh monsoon climates, lowering maintenance costs and ensuring a longer lifespan.

Delhi Metro, India

Delhi Metro, India

The Delhi Metro used over 20 TBMs with GFRP bars for rapid tunneling through softeyes, enabling quick access for machines. GFRP anchors secured walls during excavation and required no removal. Bartec couplers connected rebars, offering tensile strength of up to 800 MPa, ensuring durability and efficiency.

NHAI (IRC)

NHAI (IRC)

GFRP materials, used in aerospace, offer durable, sustainable solutions for highways. They address steel’s limitations, ensuring longer service life. Extensive research has proven GFRP’s durability and cost-effectiveness for bridges and roads, driving its adoption in the highway infrastructure sector.

Dubai Metro Viaducts

Dubai Metro Viaducts

The Dubai Metro viaducts utilized GFRP bars to combat the marine environment’s corrosive effects. These reinforcements ensured extended service life, reduced maintenance, and demonstrated GFRP’s reliability in critical infrastructure.

Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa

The Burj Khalifa features GFRP rebar for superior corrosion resistance and tensile strength. This choice reduced structural weight, improved durability, and ensured long-lasting performance for the world’s tallest skyscraper.

Zurich Airport

Zurich Airport

Zurich Airport incorporated GFRP reinforcement for safety-critical areas like induction loops and red stop bars. GFRP’s machinability ensured seamless integration with ground safety systems, enhancing pilot guidance and operational safety.

Herbert C. Bonner Bridge

Herbert C. Bonner Bridge

The Herbert C. Bonner Bridge in North Carolina used GFRP bars to reinforce concrete, ensuring resistance to marine corrosion. This innovation extended the bridge’s service life and reduced long-term maintenance costs.

Jizan Flood Mitigation Channel

Jizan Flood Mitigation Channel

The 23-km Jizan channel used GFRP rebar for corrosion resistance in Saudi Aramco’s flood project. Part of a sustainable initiative, this largest GFRP project protects infrastructure, boosts durability, and supports industrial activities.

Large Power Station (GKM)

Large Power Station (GKM)

Germany’s GKM power station employed GFRP bars for drilled piles and bent stirrups in cooling water structures. The non-metallic reinforcements prevented corrosion, maintained structural integrity, and enabled durable pipe penetrations.

YAS Island Formula 1 Racetrack

YAS Island Formula 1 Racetrack

The Yas Island F1 track used GFRP bars to avoid electromagnetic interference with timing systems. The non-magnetic properties ensured accuracy in racing while offering durable reinforcement for the 5.5 km track and its 40 pit buildings.

North Tunnel Section (Brenner Pass)

North Tunnel Section (Brenner Pass)

The Brenner Pass tunnel reinforced bore piles and walls with steel-free GFRP rebar to prevent induction currents from the nearby subway. This design offered corrosion resistance, reduced cracking, and ensured long-term performance over 6,400 m².

Steel Furnace Foundation

Steel Furnace Foundation

GFRP rebar replaced steel in furnace foundations due to its lightweight, corrosion resistance, and high strength. Suitable for soil and water contact, GFRP extended foundation lifespan, reduced maintenance costs, and supported heavy loads in challenging environments.