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Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC)

Glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) is a composite material made of Portland cement, fine aggregate, water, and alkali-resistant glass fibers. It can be used for exterior ornamentation, interior details, and landscape furnishings. GFRC is lighter than concrete, allows for creative architectural expression, and has weather resistance and fire resistance. However, it requires separate anchoring and may have different properties than adjacent historic materials.

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Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC)

Glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) is a composite material made of Portland cement, fine aggregate, water, and alkali-resistant glass fibers. It can be used for exterior ornamentation, interior details, and landscape furnishings. GFRC is lighter than concrete, allows for creative architectural expression, and has weather resistance and fire resistance. However, it requires separate anchoring and may have different properties than adjacent historic materials.

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GLASS FIBER REINFORCED CONCRETE (GFRC)

GFRC COMPOSITION:
Portland Cement Fine Aggregate Water Alkali-Resistant (AR) Glass Fiber

Source: www.stonewear.com

Source: www.stonewear.com

GFRC APPLICATIONS:
Exterior Ornamentation Interior Details Landscape Furnishings

Source: www.stonewear.com

Source: www.stonewear.com

Source: www.interlock-concrete.com

GFRC ADVANTAGES:
Light weight (90% less than concrete) Limitless opportunities for architectural expression Weather Resistance Surface can be left uncoated Class A Fire Rating CHEAP!

Source: www.architecturalfacades.com

GFRC DISADVANTAGES:
Used as NON-loadbearing only Requires separate anchorage system for installation Large panels must be reinforced Color additives may fade with sunlight May have different absorption rate than adjacent historic material

Source: www.artisticarchitecture.com

Source: www.artisticarchitecture.com

GFRC CONCLUSION:

BEFORE

AFTER

Source: www.archprecast.com

Source: www.artisticarchitecture.com

Source: www.archprecast.com

REFERENCES:

APA: Architectural Precast Association. Ft. Myers, FL. April 25, 2003.
<http://www.archprecast.org/gfrchand.htm>

Park, Sharon C., AIA. The Use of Substitute Materials on Historic BuildingExteriors. April 25, 2003.
< http://www.historichomeworks.com/hhw/pbriefs/pb16.htm>

Stonewear: Composite Stone Products. Carson City, NV. April 25th, 2003.
<http://www.stonewear.com>

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