BASALT ENGINEERING

Basalt Fiber Rebar

Stronger. Lighter. Environmentally Responsible. Made in the USA. As a modern alternative to corrosive steel reinforcement in concrete, basalt fiber reinforced polymer (BFRP) products deliver many advantages to public works infrastructure and residential construction.

Tilt Up Application

pre cast Application

KEY BENEFITS

  • Sustainable concrete reinforcement

  • Low environmental impact

  • 60% less carbon footprint than steel

  • 5 times lighter than steel

  • 2.5 times stronger than steel

  • Will not rust or corrode like steel

  • Moisture penetration from concrete does not spall

  • Needs no special coating like glass fiber rods

  • Has the same thermal coefficient expansion as concrete

  • Easily cut to length with regular tools

  • Does not conduct electricity or induce fields when exposed to RF energy, making it perfect for hospital or data center buildings

  • Up to 70% labor savings on handling and installation versus steel rebar

ICF Home Application

Slab On Grade Application

applications

  • Seawall and Marine related construction

  • Ground work foundations

  • Concrete structures and slabs

  • Precast concrete units

  • Infrastructure - bridges & highways - Pavement

  • Sprayed Concrete installations

  • Submersed concrete structures

  • Roads, ports, airports