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A comparison LCA of the common steel rebars and FRP

A comparison LCA of the common steel rebars and FRP The use of fiberglass-reinforced polymer (GFRP) as an alternative solution in strengthened concrete technology significantly has been increased recently. Fiberglass rebar (GFRP) took a stronger position in modern construction. This is due, on the one hand, to its high specific strength (ratio of strength to specific gravity) and on the other hand, too high corrosion resistance, frost resistance, and low thermal conductivity. Its non-corrosive nature has turned the attention of many researchers to make several studies on the different types of GFRP products. Insufficient resources for metal increase the requirement for renewable resources such as composites. However it is considered the environmental issues as a most significant problems which needs to study in every case, from this point of view despite all the GFRP advantages the environmental impacts of this material takes an important place to study, in this study the production stage of GFRP has been studied, in addition to better understand of the issue a comparison between steel rebars and GFRP was conducted, a significant environmental impact was seen in GFRP production process which needs to be considered for production of these materials. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Building Pathology and Rehabilitation Springer Journals

A comparison LCA of the common steel rebars and FRP

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Springer Journals
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2365-3159
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10.1007/s41024-020-0074-4
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The use of fiberglass-reinforced polymer (GFRP) as an alternative solution in strengthened concrete technology significantly has been increased recently. Fiberglass rebar (GFRP) took a stronger position in modern construction. This is due, on the one hand, to its high specific strength (ratio of strength to specific gravity) and on the other hand, too high corrosion resistance, frost resistance, and low thermal conductivity. Its non-corrosive nature has turned the attention of many researchers to make several studies on the different types of GFRP products. Insufficient resources for metal increase the requirement for renewable resources such as composites. However it is considered the environmental issues as a most significant problems which needs to study in every case, from this point of view despite all the GFRP advantages the environmental impacts of this material takes an important place to study, in this study the production stage of GFRP has been studied, in addition to better understand of the issue a comparison between steel rebars and GFRP was conducted, a significant environmental impact was seen in GFRP production process which needs to be considered for production of these materials.

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Journal of Building Pathology and Rehabilitation – Springer Journals

Published: Jan 8, 2020

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