IS 18256 : 2023 Solid Round Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Bars for Concrete Reinforcement - Specification

ICS 83.120; 91.100.30

CED 54

New Standard from Last Update.

1. SCOPE

1.1 This standard covers the requirements for solid round glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) straight bars, provided in cut lengths or coils, and bent bars or stirrups; and having an external surface enhancement for use as concrete reinforcement.

1.2 The following GFRP materials are not covered by this standard:

a) Bars made of more than one load-bearing fibre types (that is, hybrid FRP);

b) Bars having no external surface enhancement (that is, plain or smooth bars, or dowels);

c) Bars with geometries other than solid, round cross-sections;

d) Bars with even traces of polyester in the base polymer/resin; and

e) Couplers and bars connected with couplers.

1.3 IS 18255 is a necessary adjunct to this standard.

2 REFERENCES

The standards listed below contain provisions, which through reference in this text constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards listed below: