Why should I use MST-BAR for reinforcing concrete structures?
- MST-Rebar is a fiberglass rebar specifically engineered and designed with an Integral Rib that mechanically locks it into concrete.
- Unlike every other rebar, including traditional steel and other fiberglass rebars, the only way to pull it out is to break the concrete itself.
- No other glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) rebar, and certainly not steel rebar, can compete with MST-BAR's:
- 3x bond strength
- 3x tensile strength
- 20x fatigue resistance - MST-BAR is a more durable solution to concrete reinforcement.
Why do builders and contractors prefer it over steel rebar?
- Builders and contractors are discovering the labor savings of using MST-BAR fiberglass rebar. Specifically, MST-BAR is
- 4x lighter than steel
- MST-Bar allows workers to install rebar with ease and reduce workplace injury.
- Saving labor reduces the time builders and contractors are on each job site. The installation of MST-BAR fiberglass rebar:
- takes half the time to install with half the number of workers
- requires ZERO maintenance and repairs
- Builders experience increased productivity with MST-BAR, allowing them to achieve more projects in a month or the same number of projects.
What are the other benefits of MST-BAR over steel rebar?
- Non-Corrosive (suited to any environmental exposure)
- Non-Conductive (does NOT conduct heat, cold, or electricity)
- Easy to Transport (75% lighter than steel, saving on shipping costs)
- Easy to Cut (especially when using a diamond blade)
Where can MST-BAR be used?
- Virtually anywhere you can use steel, you can use MST-BAR instead.
Applications of MST-BAR fiberglass rebar include but are not limited to:
- ICF Walls:
- Used for horizontal and vertical reinforcement, MST-BAR is the best fiberglass rebar with our SuperForm Insulated Concrete Forms.
- The Integral Rib locks the concrete inside SuperForm ICF causing fewer cracks.
- MST-BAR's Alternative Innovative Corner Support method uses straight lengths of MST-BAR in the most vulnerable area of an ICF wall: the corner. This alternative method has been 3rd party tested and proven to provide a stronger corner than traditional bent bar applications. However, pre-bends of MST-BAR are available.
- Flatwork
- MST-BAR Grade I and Grade II are engineered for concrete flatwork.
- Whether it is a patio, driveway, or concrete slab, MST-BAR comes in diameters between 8mm - 10mm and is offered at lengths of 4ft - 60ft.
- Due to its non-conductive nature, no grounding is required.
Is MST-BAR CSA/ACI approved?
- All MST-BAR fiberglass rebar complies with CSA S807 and ACI 440 codes including additional compliance and design codes.
What are the Bar Sizes & Weight of MST-BAR?
| TEM CODE | Bar# | LBS./20' LENGHT | # of BARS / LIFT | LBS./ LIFT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MST-10 | #3 Grade | (10mm) | 2.1 | 500 | 1050 |
| MST-11 | #3 (10mm) | 2.62 | 500 | 1310 |
| MST-13 | #4 (13mm) | 4.6 | 250 | 1150 |
| MST-15 | #5 (15mm) | 7.12 | 200 | 1424 |
| MST-17 | #6 (20mm) | 10.21 | 150 | 1531 |
| MST-19 | #8 (25mm) | 18 | 75 | 1350 |
*Custom legths and bends are an option. Contact more for info.
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Need more info on MST-BAR?
Visit SuperForm's MST-BAR Product Knowledge Base to learn more about MST-BAR specs, the design manual for below-grade ICF walls, durability test results, and more.