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Blue Fiber Group provides basalt fiber reinforcement products for precast and cast-in-place concrete construction. The company also provides free engineering support and materials for trial castings and projects. Basalt Fiber Reinforcement for concrete structures DISCOVER THE ADVANTAGES Looking for a better alternative to steel? STEEL REBAR 0.38 100% 30 yrs Up to 600 1.90 Weight 1 LF #3 Corrosion Avarage Life Span Tensile Strength, MPa Density g/cm3 BASALT REBAR 0.11 0% 100 yrs Up to 1500 2.90 I WANT MORE INFORMATION Button REMARKABLE BENEFITS using basalt fiber composite Lower Transport Costs Lower weight enables 4 times the volume in a trip Reduced Site Handling Easier to handle and less use of equipment Lower Construction Costs Lower rebar number use and less concrete Lower Maintenance Costs Negligible maintenance due to non-corrosive aspect Increased Asset Value Long life span from lower deterioration BASALT REBAR APPLICATIONS the future of concrete construction COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL TRANSPORTATION TREATMENTS ELECTROMAGNETIC MINING MARINE TUNNELING INFRASTRUCTURE CONCRETE CONTAINMENT STRUCTURES Wastewater treatment facilities Swimming pools Petrochemical tanks MAISONRY STRENGTHENING Seismic strengthening Wind of blast strengthening Event and cycle loading HIGH VOLTAGE and ELECTROMAGNETIC FILEDS High voltage substations Radio frequency sensitive areas Hospital MRI areas Aluminum smelters and steel mills DE-ICING or MARINE CLORIDES Bridges and railings Median barriers Parking structures Reinforced concrete paving Seawalls Dry docks Port aprons TUNNELING & MINING Temporary reinforcement Sequential evacuation MATM tunneling WHY IS BFRP A PROFITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE CHOICE compared to steel? Basalt Fiber Composite Rebar (BFRP) Significantly LOWER COSTS in construction and life cycle STABLE PRICING No buy-ups required to secure best pricing compared to steel, which fluctuates. GIVE ME A QUOTE DURABLE GREEN Made from VOLCANIC ROCK , it has a thermal expansion coefficient similar to concrete. This homogenious behaviour REDUCES CRACKING effects during extreme temperature changes. Very ECO-FRIENDLY , BFRP has a manufacturing CO2 footprint process of 10:1 compared to steel. Transportation and CO2 is cut as volume increases four times per trip due to the rebar's light weight. OTHER DATA ON BASALT COMPOSITE REBAR Basalt rebar is engineered to last for over 100 years and will never rust or require long term maintenance. Unlike steel, Basalt Rebar is completely impervious to attacks from alkali, chemicals or water. As Basalt Rebar allows for the construction of thinner and lighter panels and decks, it also reduces spacing between rods, concrete and surface. Basalt rebar does not conduct electricity or induce current when exposed to RF energy, therefore, making it ideal for MRI or data facilities. Basalt rebar is ideal for marine reinforcement applications, water treatment stations, and chemical plants where high levels of corrosion are a concern. Book a free consultation Our engineering team provides local assistance to infrastructure owners, engineers, contractors and fabricators. Please fill out the form below and our team will be in touch with you shortly.

PROCESS LOWER ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT MANUFACTURING CYCLE Volcanic Eruption Basalt comes from the formation of volcanic lava and can be found abundantly in many parts of the globe where such seismic events occurred. Basalt Formation Basalt underlies more of the Earth's surface than any other rock type. It is also an abundant rock on the Moon and Mars. Mining Basalt Rock Extracting the rock from the ground in many locations where basalt is found. Gravel Rock Basalt rock at the gravel stage ready to be ground into powder. Basalt Fiber Composite Processed fiber composite ready to be used for extrusion of rebars. Production Line Processing basalt fiber to fabricate composite products. Basalt Composite Rebar Straight Basalt Composite Rebar ready for use in concrete reinforcing structures. Composite Rebar Bed Rebar reinforcement mounted for the pouring of concrete. Concrete Slab-On-Grade Concrete slabs built with basalt composite rebar last a life-time. The Florida Department of Transportation believes in Basalt Composite Rebar.

Residential RESIDENTIAL Build with confidence and peace of mind Basalt Composite Rebar pool Concrete pool and slabs Pre-cast concrete slabs Concrete flooring Custom concrete home Residential concrete walls COMMERCIAL Commericial Reliable structures at overall lower costs Utilities area Commercial Building Commercial outdoor construction Driveway concrete slabs Slabs in commercial facilities Pre-cast walls INDUSTRIAL Indstrial Ideal for large concrete surfaces Warehouse Outside concrete slabs Interior slabs Slabs-on-grade High weight slabs Underground TRANSPORTATION Infrastructural Federal, state, and local government construction projects Reservoirs Concrete roads Bridge construction Overpass structure Link overpass bridges Bridge under construction

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Come meet Bluefiber Group President Chris Piedmonte at the 2023 NPCA Precast Show! Chris will be available to talk with you regarding the many advantages of basalt fiber reinforcement as an alternative to steel and fiberglass. Make your appointment now and Bluefiber Group will provide free materials and engineering support for your test castings using BFRP rebar, mesh, and concrete additives.

STEEL REBAR CORROSION IN REINFORCED CONCRETE CORROSION MAY CAUSE CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE Expensive and difficult to repair, corrosion is the most damaging and dangerous event occurring in concrete. STEEL REBAR DEGRADATION IN BUILDINGS Any building will eventually show signs of rust in its concrete structure. It's just a matter of time and location that will determine the speed in which corrosion will form. DAMAGE TO RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS Damage may start with foundations exposed to high concentrations of moisture which will accelerate the steel rebar corrosion process and decay of the concrete. HIDDEN DETERIORATION Usually, the most exposed elements deteriorate first – but the underlying corrosion is unseen. Active corrosion in the steel beneath the surface may take 5 to 15 years to initiate cracks in the concrete, but much of the corroded reinforcement is not visible. SPALLED CONCRETE EXPOSES CORROSION Degradation of reinforcing steel and the subsequent weakening of the concrete occurs from the inside and may be unseen for many years. It is often referred to as “concrete cancer.” MARINE EXPOSED CONCRETE Constant contact with water accelerates the process of corrosion within and makes concrete peal and spall from the expansion of corroded steel rebar. COMMON CAUSES OF CONCRETE CORROSION Carbonation When carbonation, chlorides and other aggressive agents penetrate concrete, they initiate corrosion that produces cracking, spalling and weakening of the concrete infrastructure Carbonation is the result of carbon dioxide (CO2) dissolving in the concrete pore fluid and reacting with calcium from calcium hydroxide and calcium silicate hydrate to form calcite (CaCO3). Within a relatively short space of time the surface of fresh concrete will have reacted with CO2 from the air. Gradually, the process penetrates deeper into the concrete and after a year it may reach a depth of 1 mm for dense concrete of low permeability, or up to 5 mm for more porous and permeable concrete, depending on the water-to-cement ratio Chloride (salt attack) Chlorides, usually from seaside splash or wind, migrate into the porous concrete over time, causing corrosion when the concentration of chlorides reaches critical levels at the reinforcement. In addition, older structures may have used calcium chloride as a concrete “set accelerator” at the time of construction, resulting in serious corrosion issues Rust As reinforcing rods rust, the volume of rust product can increase up to six times that of the original steel, thus increasing pressure on the surrounding material, and slowly cracking the concrete. Over the course of years, the cracks eventually appear on the surface and concrete starts to flake off or spall CORROSION MECHANISMS OF REINFORCING STEEL In new concrete, alkaline (high pH) conditions form a passive film on the surface of the steel rebar rods, thus preventing or minimizing corrosion initially. But eventually, a pH reduction caused by carbonation or by ingress of chlorides (salt) causes the passive film to degrade, allowing the reinforcement to corrode in the presence of oxygen and moisture. When this occurs, a voltage differential of approximately 0.5 V is set up between the corroding (anodic) sites and the passive (cathodic) sites, resulting in a corrosion cell where electrons move through the steel from anode to cathode. The rate of the reaction is largely determined by the resistance or resistivity of the concrete. Acid forms at the anodic (corroding) site, which reduces the pH and promotes corrosion of the steel.

CERTIFICATIONS MAKE AN EDUCATED DECISION Basalt Rebar ACI Codes To be allowed by your local building inspector department to use basalt rebar reference the various ACI codes that apply. Here is the statement that applies to Basalt rebar… Basalt FRP Rebar is used as per ACI 440.1R-06. The construction use is dictated by code 440.6-08. It is specified by 440.5-08 and tested according to ASTM D7205 and several other test methods. ASTM testing of Basalt FRP rebar shows that Basalt FRP rebar easily meets the performance requirements of ACI 440.6-08. Also applicable to Basalt rebar is ACI 440R-07 Report on Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Reinforcement for Concrete Structures. The use of Basalt rebar came along after ACI 440.6-08 was published so the Basalt version of FRP was not specifically called out in that document. However, ACI 440R-07 (a later document) does specifically call out Basalt rebar as an FRP rebar. It says “Fibers commonly used to make FRP bars are glass, carbon, and aramid. Recently, continuous Basalt fibers have become commercially available as an alternative to glass fibers.” It talks about Basalt FRP rebar all through the document and includes it in its various tables, but the key point is that it is classed as FRP. Basalt FRP rebar is approved as natural fiberglass, meeting the certification specifications of ACI 440.6-08 and signed off as fiberglass FRP rebar. In doing so, the job will simply be overbuilt because the physicals of Basalt rebar are higher than fiberglass, falling between fiberglass and carbon fiber. Basalt rebar can be placed to meet code requirements by using the calculations and installation guidelines for fiberglass reinforcement of concrete as defined in ACI 440.6-08. Recommendations for maximum deflection and shear of concrete elements reinforced with fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) rebar’s are presented in ACI 440.1R-06 (2006) “Guide for the Design and Construction of Structural Concrete Reinforced with FRP Bars”. Basalt rebar has been tested at various universities and approved by the American Concrete Institute under ACI 440-10. Basalt rebar is used according to ACI 440. 1R-06. The construction use is dictated by code 440.6-08. It is specified by 440.5-08 and tested according to ASTM D7205 and several other testing methods. ISO 9001: Basalt rebar has been tested by several methods and approved by ISO 9001. In the ACI documentation, the term FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer ) includes Basalt based FRP. The term BFRP is often used instead of saying Basalt Rebar. Existing Basalt Rebar specifications and testing requirements USA ACI 440.3R-4: Guide for the test methods for fiber reinforced polymers for reinforcing or strengthening concrete structures. Published by the American Concrete Institute. ACI 440.1R-06: Guide for the design and construction of concrete reinforced with FRP Bars. Published by the American Concrete Institute. ASTM Standards D8505/D8505M-23: Standard Specification for Basalt and Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Bars for Concrete Reinforcement D8448/D8448M-22: Standard Specification for Basalt Fiber Strands Design Manuals Isis Design Manual No 3: Reinforcing concrete structures with fiber reinforced polymers Committees American Concrete Institute (ACI): 440 Composites for Concrete American Concrete Institute (ACI): 400H Reinforced Concrete (rebar) American Concrete Institute (ACI): 440I Pre-stressed concrete (tendons) American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE): Structural Composites and Plastics American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) : ASTM D20.18.01 FRP Materials for concrete. American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) : ASTM D20.18.02 Pultruded Profiles. American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) : ASTM D30.30.01 Composites for Civil Engineering. AASHTO Bridge Subcommittee: T-21 FRP Composites

T. J. Minhas Dr. Tejinder (TJ) Minhas is a seasoned development economist and project management specialist with expertise in macroeconomics, Middle East economic issues, job creation and sustainable growth. He has 30 years of experience in economic development, investment promotion, employment creation and economic policy reforms in the Middle East, South Asia, Caribbean and Latin America. Working primarily with and for aid donors, he has developed specialized diplomatic skills to foster buy-in on complex issues concerning major geo-political policies and ramifications, economic growth and development of the industrial sector, including public-private partnerships and public sector capacity building. Over the course of his career, Mr. Minhas has identified areas that hinder economic development and designed strategies to address them. For the World Bank, he conducted project financing, investment planning and resource allocation activities in more than fifteen countries. He has advised top government officials on public policy in Jordan, Egypt and Turkey. He has particularly strong skills in attracting private investors to enhance the privatization objectives. Dr. Minhas served for six years in several senior positions in Jordan as seconded Economic Advisor to the Government (Ministries of Planning, Finance and the Central Bank).