Different Types of rebar
Rebar is abbreviation for reinforcing rebar. It is also referred to as reinforcing steel or reinforcing steel. Rebar significantly increases the tensile strength of the structure. The surface of rebar is often deformed to promote better bonding with the concrete. There are different types of reinforcing bars. They are European rebar, Carbon steel rebar, Epoxy-Coated Rebar, Galvanized Rebar, Glass-Fiber-Reinforced-Polymer (GFRP) and Stainless Steel Rebar.
Types of Rebar
Carbon Steel Rebar
The most common rebar, “black” rebar, is used on every type and scale of project with few exceptions. The biggest weakness of the black bar is that it is easily damaged or deteriorated. It spreads cracking and breaking the concrete around it. However, this black rebar is readily available.
Epoxy-Coated Rebar
Epoxy coated rebar is black rebar with an epoxy coating. Epoxy coating is incredibly delicate. Epoxy coating is factory applied to steel prior to shipment to ensure corrosion resistance.
Galvanized Rebar
Galvanized rebar coating is more difficult to damage as it is forty times more resistant to corrosion than black rebar. Therefore, it has more value than epoxy coated rebar. It is also more expensive than epoxy coated rebar.
Glass-Fiber-Reinforced-Polymer (GFRP)
GFRP is a composite very similar to carbon fiber. As a result, field curves are not allowed when using GFRP. It won’t corrode though, period. In that sense, GFRP is an unprecedented concrete rebar. Although it costs ten times as much as epoxy coated rebar per pound, it is extremely lightweight so the cost is only twice as much when you consider talking linear feet.
Stainless Steel Rebar
The most expensive rebar is stainless steel rebar. It is about eight times the price of epoxy coated rebar. It’s also the best rebar available for most projects. It is known as the mighty one that is more resistant to damage than any of the other types or corrosion resistant or corrosion proof rebar and is field bendable.
