Concrete Exposed to De-Icing Chlorides
- Bridge Decks & Railings
- Median Barriers
- Approach Slabs
- Salt Storage Facilities
- Continuously Reinforced Concrete Paving
- Precast Elements -
Manhole Covers, Culverts, Rail Grade Crossings, Full Depth Deck Panels, etc.
Since 1993, Hughes Brothers has been at the forefront of worldwide academic and industry efforts to define consensus standards and methods. Many thousands of structures remain in-service and are performing well, that incorporate Aslan™ 100 Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) also referred to as “fiberglass rebar”.
Corrosion of internal reinforcing steel is one of the chief causes of failure of concrete structures. Inevitably concrete will crack, creating a direct avenue for chlorides to begin oxidizing the steel rebar. Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP’s) are a proven and successful alternative reinforcing that will give structures a longer service life. A complete spectrum of authoritative consensus design guides, test methods, material and construction standards, product procurement specifications and qualification procedures are available to the designer and owner to safely and commercially implement FRP’s in many different types of structures.
- Sea Walls, Wharfs, Quays & Dry Docks
- Coastal Construction Exposed to Salt Fog
- Desalinization Intakes
- Port Aprons