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GFRC Reinforcement

May 28, 2014

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Reinforcement of GFRC  Glass fiber reinforced concrete, also known as GFRC, is fast becoming one of the most commonly used construction materials and the material of choice for architects who are looking to add high quality, durable architectural features to buildings and structures. This is because GFRC is known to be tough, strong, lightweight and […]

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GFRC vs. Architectural Concrete

January 20, 2014

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Concrete Construction Compared to GFRC Construction Concrete was the material of choice for decades for all types of buildings, structures, and applications. However, a relatively new material developed in the last 30 years known as GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) has changed the construction environment, offering considerable advantages for the contractor, architect, and developer. What […]

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A Comparison of Precast Concrete and GFRC

December 5, 2013

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Precast Concrete Compared to GFRC While precast concrete has been used longer compared to GFRC, which has been developed and used more commonly in the last few decades, there are some comparisons between the two materials that have led many construction and design firms to begin using GFRC more often than precast concrete. Here’s why: […]

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