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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1742933938887{padding-top: 8px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”]<\/p>\nProject Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe Marshall Islands, located between Australia and Hawaii, consist of 34 low-lying islands built on volcanic rock and coral atolls.<\/p>\n
With an average elevation of just 6.9 feet above sea level, the country faces significant challenges, including high population density, scarce freshwater resources, and limited funding for infrastructure.<\/p>\n
A key concern in the construction of 10 new schools was ensuring durability in an environment where exposure to salt, sand, and unwashed aggregates is unavoidable.<\/p>\n
Traditional steel rebar, which corrodes rapidly in such conditions, typically has a life cycle of only 10 years before structural integrity is compromised. <\/strong><\/p>\nGiven the need for long-lasting, safe educational facilities, the project consultants, Beca, who have over 25 years of experience working in the Marshall Islands, sought a solution that could withstand these extreme conditions while providing lasting value.<\/p>\n
Project Results<\/strong><\/h3>\nTo address the unique environmental and material challenges, the project incorporated Mateenbar60<\/a>\u2122 glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) rebar as the reinforcement material of choice.<\/p>\nThis innovative solution allowed for the use of locally available unwashed sand and concrete mixed with seawater without the risk of corrosion, significantly extending the lifespan of the school buildings.<\/p>\n
Key benefits of using Mateenbar60\u2122 in this project:<\/p>\n
\n- Corrosion resistance<\/strong> \u2013Mateenbar60\u2122 fiberglass rebar does not corrode when exposed to chlorides and salt, preventing structural degradation over time.<\/li>\n
- Extended design life<\/strong> \u2013 The schools will remain structurally sound for generations, ensuring long-term value from the U.S. aid agency funding.<\/li>\n
- Lower maintenance costs<\/strong> \u2013 By eliminating corrosion-related deterioration, future repair and reinforcement expenses are significantly reduced.<\/li>\n
- Adaptability to local resources<\/strong> \u2013 Mateenbar60\u2122 allows for the use of naturally available sand and seawater in concrete mixes, reducing reliance on expensive imported materials.<\/li>\n
- Sustainable infrastructure<\/strong> \u2013 The long-lasting durability of the schools helps create a stable and safe learning environment for Marshallese students well into the future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
By choosing Mateenbar60\u2122, engineers and project stakeholders have ensured that the new schools will serve the community for decades, educating the next generation of students and providing a sustainable solution to the challenges of building in the Marshall Islands.<\/p>\n
For other community-based, impactful projects Mateenbar60\u2122 was used in, see our Structural Projects page<\/a>.<\/p>\nBuilding the Future with Mateenbar\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong><\/h3>\nFor over 30 years globally,\u00a0Mateenbar<\/a>\u00ae has been a leader in strength, purpose, and sustainable innovation\u2014proudly made in the USA and fully BABA-compliant. When infrastructure projects demand proven durability, superior performance, and long-term resilience, Mateenbar60\u2122 is the smart choice.\u00a0Contact our team<\/a>\u00a0today to learn how GFRP rebar can optimize your next project, reduce lifecycle costs, and deliver lasting results. Discover why Mateenbar\u00ae reinforces what matters most\u2014building the future of infrastructure, one project at a time.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Marshall Islands are situated half way between Australia and Hawaii. Made up of a chain of 34 islands built on top of volcanic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7996,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[99],"tags":[22,29],"class_list":["post-7994","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-portfolio","tag-carriage","tag-quality"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/aone.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7994","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7994"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7994\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8649,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7994\/revisions\/8649"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7996"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7994"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7994"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7994"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Given the need for long-lasting, safe educational facilities, the project consultants, Beca, who have over 25 years of experience working in the Marshall Islands, sought a solution that could withstand these extreme conditions while providing lasting value.<\/p>\n
Project Results<\/strong><\/h3>\nTo address the unique environmental and material challenges, the project incorporated Mateenbar60<\/a>\u2122 glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) rebar as the reinforcement material of choice.<\/p>\nThis innovative solution allowed for the use of locally available unwashed sand and concrete mixed with seawater without the risk of corrosion, significantly extending the lifespan of the school buildings.<\/p>\n
Key benefits of using Mateenbar60\u2122 in this project:<\/p>\n
\n- Corrosion resistance<\/strong> \u2013Mateenbar60\u2122 fiberglass rebar does not corrode when exposed to chlorides and salt, preventing structural degradation over time.<\/li>\n
- Extended design life<\/strong> \u2013 The schools will remain structurally sound for generations, ensuring long-term value from the U.S. aid agency funding.<\/li>\n
- Lower maintenance costs<\/strong> \u2013 By eliminating corrosion-related deterioration, future repair and reinforcement expenses are significantly reduced.<\/li>\n
- Adaptability to local resources<\/strong> \u2013 Mateenbar60\u2122 allows for the use of naturally available sand and seawater in concrete mixes, reducing reliance on expensive imported materials.<\/li>\n
- Sustainable infrastructure<\/strong> \u2013 The long-lasting durability of the schools helps create a stable and safe learning environment for Marshallese students well into the future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
By choosing Mateenbar60\u2122, engineers and project stakeholders have ensured that the new schools will serve the community for decades, educating the next generation of students and providing a sustainable solution to the challenges of building in the Marshall Islands.<\/p>\n
For other community-based, impactful projects Mateenbar60\u2122 was used in, see our Structural Projects page<\/a>.<\/p>\nBuilding the Future with Mateenbar\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong><\/h3>\nFor over 30 years globally,\u00a0Mateenbar<\/a>\u00ae has been a leader in strength, purpose, and sustainable innovation\u2014proudly made in the USA and fully BABA-compliant. When infrastructure projects demand proven durability, superior performance, and long-term resilience, Mateenbar60\u2122 is the smart choice.\u00a0Contact our team<\/a>\u00a0today to learn how GFRP rebar can optimize your next project, reduce lifecycle costs, and deliver lasting results. Discover why Mateenbar\u00ae reinforces what matters most\u2014building the future of infrastructure, one project at a time.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Marshall Islands are situated half way between Australia and Hawaii. Made up of a chain of 34 islands built on top of volcanic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7996,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[99],"tags":[22,29],"class_list":["post-7994","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-portfolio","tag-carriage","tag-quality"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/aone.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7994","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7994"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7994\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8649,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7994\/revisions\/8649"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7996"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7994"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7994"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7994"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
This innovative solution allowed for the use of locally available unwashed sand and concrete mixed with seawater without the risk of corrosion, significantly extending the lifespan of the school buildings.<\/p>\n
Key benefits of using Mateenbar60\u2122 in this project:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Corrosion resistance<\/strong> \u2013Mateenbar60\u2122 fiberglass rebar does not corrode when exposed to chlorides and salt, preventing structural degradation over time.<\/li>\n
- Extended design life<\/strong> \u2013 The schools will remain structurally sound for generations, ensuring long-term value from the U.S. aid agency funding.<\/li>\n
- Lower maintenance costs<\/strong> \u2013 By eliminating corrosion-related deterioration, future repair and reinforcement expenses are significantly reduced.<\/li>\n
- Adaptability to local resources<\/strong> \u2013 Mateenbar60\u2122 allows for the use of naturally available sand and seawater in concrete mixes, reducing reliance on expensive imported materials.<\/li>\n
- Sustainable infrastructure<\/strong> \u2013 The long-lasting durability of the schools helps create a stable and safe learning environment for Marshallese students well into the future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
By choosing Mateenbar60\u2122, engineers and project stakeholders have ensured that the new schools will serve the community for decades, educating the next generation of students and providing a sustainable solution to the challenges of building in the Marshall Islands.<\/p>\n
For other community-based, impactful projects Mateenbar60\u2122 was used in, see our Structural Projects page<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Building the Future with Mateenbar\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong><\/h3>\n
For over 30 years globally,\u00a0Mateenbar<\/a>\u00ae has been a leader in strength, purpose, and sustainable innovation\u2014proudly made in the USA and fully BABA-compliant. When infrastructure projects demand proven durability, superior performance, and long-term resilience, Mateenbar60\u2122 is the smart choice.\u00a0Contact our team<\/a>\u00a0today to learn how GFRP rebar can optimize your next project, reduce lifecycle costs, and deliver lasting results. Discover why Mateenbar\u00ae reinforces what matters most\u2014building the future of infrastructure, one project at a time.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Extended design life<\/strong> \u2013 The schools will remain structurally sound for generations, ensuring long-term value from the U.S. aid agency funding.<\/li>\n