Basalt FRP Rebar

Basalt fiber reinforced polymer rebar (BFRP) is made from basalt roving

4-6× lighter than steel

30% improvement to concrete EPD

Begins in the form of strands, which are laid parallel to one another
The basalt strands are then fused with resin
Strands spiral around the shaft, providing better adhesion to concrete
Available in an outer diameter of 4 to 24 mm
Numerous lengths and packaging options

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Applications Industry Advantages Specifications

Common Applications

Basalt rebar can be used in a variety of building and product applications

Road Construction

Railroad Construction

Residential Construction

Commercial and Industrial Construction

Concrete Products, like Jersey Barriers

Industry Challenges

Traditional steel rebar presents several critical limitations

Heavy to transport, crane and install
Relatively heavy material weighs down structures
Steel rusts, causing corrosion within concrete
Steel conducts electricity and does not insulate
Steel rebar has a life of only 30 to 50 years
Does not benefit Environmental Product, Declarations (EPD)

Material Advantages

BFRP is a breakthrough alternative to steel rebar

4-6x lighter than steel with the same strength
Corrosion resistant - will not rust
Non-ferrous; insulates and won’t carry current
100+ years service life
Improves concrete EPD by 30%

Business Benefits

Not only is BFRP stronger and lighter, it saves you money in multiple ways

40% less expensive than the steel equivalent
4x transportation cost savings
3-4x faster installation, saving labor costs
Dramatically lower lifetime cost of ownership
Natural material appeals to projects seeking sustainability

Key Specifications

Comparative Properties of BFRP and Steel Rebar

Properties	Basalt Rebar	Steel Rebar
Density	2 T/m3	7.5 T/m3
Corrosion	Corrosion-resistant Material of the first group of chemical resistance	It breaks down with the release of corrosion products
Thermal Conductivity	oW/m2˚C	48W/m2˚C
Tensile Strength	1200 MPa	390 MPa
Working Temperature	from -70 to +100˚C	from -70 to +50˚C
Electrical Properties	Dielectric	Electrically Conductive
Ecological Safety	Environmentally friendly - does not emit harmful and toxic substances	Fails and is difficult to extract and recycle
Shape Retention Under Load	Straight line with elastic linear dependence under load before failure	Curved line with yield plate under load
Transportation	Coils of size D =1.15m	Rods 6-12 m long
Saving Resources in Use	Stable prices; Savings in transportation due to weight reduction; No welding machine used	No price stability; Expensive to transport and handle; Needs a welding machine as well as fire safety office when cutting
Durability	Predicted durability of at least 80 years	Based on building codes

Order Sizes, Weights, and Lengths for Basalt FRP Rebar

No.	Outer Diameter (mm)	Weight for 1 running meter (g)	Qty of running meters in MT	Package
1	4	30	33,333	Coil of 200 rm
2	6	50	20,000	Coil of 200 rm
3	7	75	13,333	Coil of 200 rm
4	8	90	11,111	Coil of 200 rm
5	10	125	8,000	Coil of 200 rm
6	12	195	5,128	Whips norm 11.7m
7	14	270	3,704	Whips norm 11.7m
8	16	350	2,857	Whips norm 11.7m
9	18	450	2,222	Whips norm 11.7m
10	20	630	1,587	Whips norm 11.7m
11	22	630	1,587	Whips norm 11.7m
12	24	760	1,316	Whips norm 11.7m

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Trust the Testimonials

Stronger and Lighter, Naturally

"Composite materials like fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) rebars offer higher tensile strength than Grade 60 steel at just a quarter of the weight—and unlike steel, they don’t corrode. This leads to longer service life for concrete structures. Among the various fibers used in FRP bars, basalt fiber stands out as a naturally sourced and sustainable alternative."

Alvaro Ruiz Emparanza

Ph.D., P.E.; Founder & CEO, Ecotori, LLC

Streamlined Our Process

"Using basalt rebar streamlined our tilt-up wall construction process, offering exceptional ease of use compared to steel rebar. Its lighter weight, easy handling, and resistance to corrosion have translated into substantial labor savings, allowing us to achieve efficiency without compromising on structural strength."

Brian Pratt

COO, McGarvey Development Company

Stronger And More Durable

"BFRP rebar is stronger and more durable than the minimum criteria set for GFRP bars and appears to be a viable alternative as a non-corrosive rebar option."

Steven Nolan

Office of Materials, Florida Department of Transportation

Faster, Stronger, and Longer Life

"The benefits of this bridge-building method are threefold. First, the arches are an instant framework. Second, you don’t need any steel reinforcing bars or rebar, because the arches are twice as strong as steel. And third, the tubes protect the concrete from water and elements, extending the life of the concrete."

Dr. Habib Dagher

Advanced Structures and Composites Center, U. of Maine

Same Building Method

"Whenever you introduce a new technology like this, contractors don’t always jump on it because there’s a fear that it’s going to be difficult to build. One of the beauties of [our composite bridge system] is that it’s built exactly the same way as you would build a steel girder or a concrete girder bridge."

Bill Davids

Chair of Civil and Environmental Department, University of Maine

Lighter Means Faster

"A lot of our time-saving activities once we got to the superstructure were absolutely governed by the weight of the girders themselves and the ability to do more things at once"

Brian Emmons

Project Manager, T Buck Construction

Expertise and Experience Drive Innovation

"It’s a combination of people who know how to build things, how to design things in the real world, plus our knowledge at the University in composite materials. Putting all that together really helped us develop the very unique secret sauce that I think will change how composites will be built in the future."

Dr. Habib Dagher

Advanced Structures and Composites Center, U. of Maine

Faster Than Expected and No Issues

"Even though we knew this would be erected really quickly out in the field, the speed surprised us. It didn’t take very long for them to get their tubes in place, to get all the decking in place and start the backfill process. When you walk into a brand-new product like this, there is a certain level of risk. But there were just no issues at all with the construction."

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