LiteBar by LiteForm

No, fiberglass rebar has actually been around since WWII.

The performance of GFRP bars in two bridges more than a decade old are reviewed in the
following report: Long-Term Durability of GFRP Internal Reinforcement in Concrete Structures
Both bridges are located in the City of Rolla, Missouri: Walker Bridge (built in 1999), which
consists of GFRP-reinforced concrete box culverts; and Southview Bridge (built in 2004),
which incorporates GFRP bars in the post-tensioned concrete deck.

One of the main differences between steel and GFRP is the relatively low modulus of
elasticity of FRP rebar. It’s an advantage over steel, since it is closer to the modulus of
concrete. See the following report for additional details: FRP Rebar in Slabs on Grade
Benefit from Low Modulus of Elasticity

LiteBar cannot be bent after the curing cycle. All bends need to be fabricated in the LiteBar manufacturing plant.

LiteBar can be cut with a manual rebar cutter, bolt cutters or grinder. However, a circular saw or cutting wheel is recommended.

Yes, LiteBar is ICC approved. LiteBar ICC report number is ESR4232.

Handle with gloves to reduce irritation from nuisance dust, slivers or abrasion. Safety glasses and dust mask should be used when mechanically altering the product (cutting, crushing, grinding, milling or other similar dust generating process).

Yes, ½” LiteBar has a tensile strength of 126ksi. ½” Grade 60 is 60ksi.

LiteBar weighs approximately 2.5lbs per stick

LiteBar is both electrically and thermally non-conductive.

LiteBar is lighter than conventional steel and thus can, on occasion “float” when pouring certain concrete mixes of high slump.