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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_1742935797923{padding-top: 8px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”]<\/p>\nProject Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe Gisborne Cenotaph, a nationally significant monument standing on the Turanganui River bank since 1923, sustained considerable structural damage during a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in December 2007.<\/p>\n
The earthquake compromised the monument\u2019s foundation, leaving it vulnerable to future seismic activity and necessitating major reinforcement to ensure its longevity. To protect and preserve the Cenotaph, structural engineers designed a comprehensive strengthening solution.<\/p>\n
The project involved removing soil around the existing foundation, demolishing portions of the original structure, and constructing a substantial reinforced foundation ring beam.<\/p>\n
This new foundation, supported directly on screw piles, was specifically designed to provide enhanced stability for the entire Cenotaph structure.<\/p>\n
Given the Cenotaph\u2019s coastal location and high exposure to moisture and salinity, the engineers prioritized durability and corrosion resistance in their choice of materials.<\/p>\n
To ensure long-term structural integrity and minimize future maintenance, Mateenbar60\u2122<\/a> glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) rebar was specified for the stirrups and longitudinal reinforcement in the foundation. <\/strong><\/p>\nProject Results<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe use of Mateenbar60\u2122 in the Gisborne Cenotaph restoration provided significant benefits, ensuring the long-term preservation of this historic landmark while also improving efficiency during construction.<\/p>\n
\n- Corrosion Resistance:<\/strong> Fiberglass rebar eliminates the risk of long-term corrosion, crucial for a structure exposed to a coastal environment.<\/li>\n
- Enhanced Longevity:<\/strong> By using Mateenbar60\u2122, the new foundation is expected to last over 100 years, safeguarding the Cenotaph for future generations.<\/li>\n
- Improved Installation Efficiency:<\/strong> Mateenbar60\u2122 is four times lighter than steel rebar, making handling and placement significantly easier. The 26-foot lengths of #10 rebar were easily maneuvered and installed by just one or two workers.<\/li>\n
- Time and Labor Savings:<\/strong> The lightweight and non-corrosive properties of Mateenbar60\u2122 streamlined the installation process, reducing labor intensity and expediting project completion.<\/li>\n
- Seismic Resilience:<\/strong> The reinforced foundation provides the Cenotaph with enhanced stability, ensuring it remains structurally sound in the event of future earthquakes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Mark van Wijk, Project Manager at Currie Construction, highlighted the advantages of Mateenbar60\u2122 fiberglass rebar, stating, \u201cIts weight made it far easier to handle.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\nThe use of Mateenbar60\u2122 not only simplified construction but also ensures that this historic monument remains a proud symbol of remembrance for another century.<\/p>\n
To see another example of how Mateenbar\u00ae helped in repairing infrastructure from a natural disaster, read through the State Highway 1 Repair Project<\/a> in New Zealand.<\/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 Gisborne Cenotaph, erected on the Turanganui River bank in 1923, suffered significant structural damage during a 6.8.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8004,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[99],"tags":[22,29],"class_list":["post-8002","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\/white.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8002","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=8002"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8002\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8654,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8002\/revisions\/8654"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8004"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8002"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8002"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8002"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Project Results<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe use of Mateenbar60\u2122 in the Gisborne Cenotaph restoration provided significant benefits, ensuring the long-term preservation of this historic landmark while also improving efficiency during construction.<\/p>\n
\n- Corrosion Resistance:<\/strong> Fiberglass rebar eliminates the risk of long-term corrosion, crucial for a structure exposed to a coastal environment.<\/li>\n
- Enhanced Longevity:<\/strong> By using Mateenbar60\u2122, the new foundation is expected to last over 100 years, safeguarding the Cenotaph for future generations.<\/li>\n
- Improved Installation Efficiency:<\/strong> Mateenbar60\u2122 is four times lighter than steel rebar, making handling and placement significantly easier. The 26-foot lengths of #10 rebar were easily maneuvered and installed by just one or two workers.<\/li>\n
- Time and Labor Savings:<\/strong> The lightweight and non-corrosive properties of Mateenbar60\u2122 streamlined the installation process, reducing labor intensity and expediting project completion.<\/li>\n
- Seismic Resilience:<\/strong> The reinforced foundation provides the Cenotaph with enhanced stability, ensuring it remains structurally sound in the event of future earthquakes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Mark van Wijk, Project Manager at Currie Construction, highlighted the advantages of Mateenbar60\u2122 fiberglass rebar, stating, \u201cIts weight made it far easier to handle.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\nThe use of Mateenbar60\u2122 not only simplified construction but also ensures that this historic monument remains a proud symbol of remembrance for another century.<\/p>\n
To see another example of how Mateenbar\u00ae helped in repairing infrastructure from a natural disaster, read through the State Highway 1 Repair Project<\/a> in New Zealand.<\/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 Gisborne Cenotaph, erected on the Turanganui River bank in 1923, suffered significant structural damage during a 6.8.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8004,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[99],"tags":[22,29],"class_list":["post-8002","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\/white.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8002","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=8002"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8002\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8654,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8002\/revisions\/8654"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8004"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8002"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8002"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8002"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Mark van Wijk, Project Manager at Currie Construction, highlighted the advantages of Mateenbar60\u2122 fiberglass rebar, stating, \u201cIts weight made it far easier to handle.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n The use of Mateenbar60\u2122 not only simplified construction but also ensures that this historic monument remains a proud symbol of remembrance for another century.<\/p>\n To see another example of how Mateenbar\u00ae helped in repairing infrastructure from a natural disaster, read through the State Highway 1 Repair Project<\/a> in New Zealand.<\/p>\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":" The Gisborne Cenotaph, erected on the Turanganui River bank in 1923, suffered significant structural damage during a 6.8.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8004,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[99],"tags":[22,29],"class_list":["post-8002","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\/white.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8002","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=8002"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8002\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8654,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8002\/revisions\/8654"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8004"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8002"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8002"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mateenbar.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8002"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Building the Future with Mateenbar\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong><\/h3>\n