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General information about Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC).

Shipping GFRC | Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete | vs precast concrete

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Corey Turcotte

Shipping GFRC GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) is much easier and less expensive than traditional precast concrete. Since GFRC weighs a fraction of the traditional concrete it is much cheaper and easier to handle. If an item cast from traditional … Continue reading →

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GFRC

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Corey Turcotte

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reinforcement concrete – tech

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Corey Turcotte

I found this on the internet on some random forum. I just had to post it as it has a ton of great info in here. CBD-223. Fibre-Reinforced Concrete Originally published April 1982. J.J. Beaudoin Concrete lends itself to a variety … Continue reading →

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What is GRFC and why are so many builders and designers using it?

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Corey Turcotte

What is GRFC and why are so many builders and designers using it? Glass fiber reinforced concrete is an engineered material that contains cement, polymers, and glass fibers that are ingrained in the cementious matrix. The properties are influenced by … Continue reading →

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GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) for the newbie

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Corey Turcotte

GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) for the newbie I had been hearing a lot about this product, GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) which is an application for exterior finishes for homes and businesses. I thought it was new to the … Continue reading →

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GFRC, MSDS – Material Safety Data Sheet

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Corey Turcotte

GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete), MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) Product name: Alkali Resistant Glass Fiber Product pdf Continuous glass fiber products are articles under EU regulation (REACH), US regulation (TSCA) and Japanese Regulation and therefore, no MSDS is legally required. GFA … Continue reading →

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World of Concrete 2011

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Corey Turcotte

World of Concrete 2011 – Las Vegas Convention Center – Jan. 17-21 2011 The World of Concrete is coming to the Convention Center. The World of Concrete holds the annual event in Las Vegas in January between the 17th and … Continue reading →

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GFRC PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Corey Turcotte

GFRC PHYSICAL PROPERTIES: GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) 1. Glass fiber = 5-6% by weight 2. Shell thickness = 3/8″ nominal 3. Weight = 4 Ibs./ft. ± 4. Density = 115.7 Ibs./ft. 3 5. Finish = smooth 6. Tensile strength … Continue reading →

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GFRC Construction Monroe Michigan – New Podcast feed

Posted on September 11, 2010 by Corey Turcotte

My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-fa1a3b4d72be1ba4dcc75a23daf7bbd6} GFRC, making samples Corey Turcotte, GFRC Construction and Mike Kavanaugh, Gulfstream Manufacturing Group, Inc. making up a few GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) samples in Saginaw Michigan. GFRC Construction, Inc. Also Visit: http://www.gfrcconstruction.com/gfrc-making-samples-updated/

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Benefits of GFRC – Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Corey Turcotte

Benefits of GFRC There are lots of good reasons to use GFRC for thin sections of concrete: Lighter weight: With GFRC, concrete can be cast in thinner sections and is therefore as much as 75% lighter than similar pieces cast … Continue reading →

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