[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Across the concrete and construction sectors, we\u2019re seeing something refreshing: manufacturers, engineers, and material scientists coming together to address misconceptions about glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP), or fiberglass rebar.<\/p>\n
As the use of GFRP continues to grow in infrastructure, transportation, and durability-driven projects<\/a>, it\u2019s become increasingly important that the industry shares unified, accurate information\u2014regardless of the manufacturer.<\/p>\n That\u2019s why we were proud to have contributed to a recent series of Concrete Q&As in Concrete International<\/em><\/strong>, where experts across the field are working collaboratively to clarify how and where GFRP should be used.<\/p>\n Some of the questions\/myths addressed in the CI articles include:<\/strong><\/p>\n These articles reinforce what we strongly believe:<\/strong> GFRP is not the right material for every application\u2014but when it\u2019s appropriate, it offers significant structural, durability, and sustainability advantages.<\/p>\n In the Q&As, Danielle Kleinhans, Ph.D., P.E., F.ACI<\/a>, Mateenbar\u2019s Director of Engineering and Business Development, provides clear, engineering-backed explanations that help separate fact from misconception.<\/p>\n Whether discussing bond behavior, strength characteristics, code acceptance, or practical installation considerations, Dr. Kleinhans brings a grounded, research-based perspective that benefits the entire industry.<\/p>\n Her responses support several of the most common GFRP questions\u2014questions we also address in our own Mateenbar\u00ae FAQs.<\/p>\n\n
\n