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MST-BAR is the Future of Reinforcing Concrete
Why should I use MST-BAR for reinforcing concrete structures?
- MST-Rebar is a fiberglass rebar specifically engineered and designed with an Integral Rib that mechanically locks it into concrete.
- Unlike every other rebar, including traditional steel and other fiberglass rebars, the only way to pull it out is to break the concrete itself.
- No other glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) rebar, and certainly not steel rebar, can compete with MST-BAR’s:
- 3x bond strength
- 3x tensile strength
- 20x fatigue resistance
- MST-BAR is a more durable solution to concrete reinforcement.
Why do builders and contractors prefer it over steel rebar?
- Builders and contractors are discovering the labor savings of using MST-BAR fiberglass rebar. Specifically, MST-BAR is
- 4x lighter than steel
- MST-Bar allows workers to install rebar with ease and reduce workplace injury.
- Saving labor reduces the time builders and contractors are on each job site. The installation of MST-BAR fiberglass rebar:
- takes half the time to install with half the number of workers
- requires ZERO maintenance and repairs
- Builders experience increased productivity with MST-BAR, allowing them to achieve more projects in a month or the same number of projects.
What are the other benefits of MST-BAR over steel rebar?
- Non-Corrosive (suited to any environmental exposure)
- Non-Conductive (does NOT conduct heat, cold, or electricity)
- Easy to Transport (75% lighter than steel, saving on shipping costs)
- Easy to Cut (especially when using a diamond blade)
Where can MST-BAR be used?
- Virtually anywhere you can use steel, you can use MST-BAR instead.
Applications of MST-BAR fiberglass rebar include but are not limited to:
- ICF Walls:
- Used for horizontal and vertical reinforcement, MST-BAR is the best fiberglass rebar with our SuperForm Insulated Concrete Forms.
- The Integral Rib locks the concrete inside SuperForm ICF causing fewer cracks.
- MST-BAR’s Alternative Innovative Corner Support method uses straight lengths of MST-BAR in the most vulnerable area of an ICF wall: the corner. This alternative method has been 3rd party tested and proven to provide a stronger corner than traditional bent bar applications. However, pre-bends of MST-BAR are available.
- Flatwork
- MST-BAR Grade I and Grade II are engineered for concrete flatwork.
- Whether it is a patio, driveway, or concrete slab, MST-BAR comes in diameters between 8mm – 10mm and is offered at lengths of 4ft – 60ft.
- Due to its non-conductive nature, no grounding is required.
Is MST-BAR CSA/ACI approved?
- All MST-BAR fiberglass rebar complies with CSA S807 and ACI 440 codes including additional compliance and design codes.
What are the Bar Sizes & Weight of MST-BAR?
Need more info on MST-BAR?
Visit SuperForm’s MST-BAR Product Knowledge Base to learn more about MST-BAR specs, the design manual for below-grade ICF walls, durability test results, and more.
MST-BAR® vs. Steel Rebar
100 years ago, steel rebar was developed as the only option for reinforcing concrete. Steel rebar has been a foundational component in reinforcing concrete for over a century, helping construct countless enduring structures. While effective in many environments, steel rebar can face challenges such as corrosion, especially in harsh conditions, which can lead to significant maintenance costs over time.
MST-BAR® offers a modern alternative, designed to address these challenges directly. Its non-corrosive nature ensures it can outlive the concrete it reinforces, making it a highly reliable choice for any project.
MST-BAR can save the current costs of corrosion and eliminate all failures due to corrosion because it will outlive the concrete it is reinforcing.
Applications – MST-BAR goes wherever concrete goes!
MST-BAR® is suitable for use wherever concrete needs reinforcement. Whether it is non-structural, structural or custom products, MST-BAR® provides the rebar to meet your needs.
Due to the non-corrosive nature of fiberglass rebar, MST-BAR® is especially beneficial in coastal areas to avoid concrete spalling and reduce costly repairs.
Some of MST-BAR Applications Include:
- Dams
- Buildings
- Roads and Bridges
- Parking Garages
- Swimming Pools
- Piers and Seawalls
A Greener Solution
In today’s civil world, sustainability is essential. It is important to know objective indicators and parameters to facilitate decision-making and obtain the most appropriate solution. The life cycle assessment (LCA) is the tool to be used in these kind of analysis as it considers service life of the structure, maintenance, conservation and durability.
MST-BAR makes a significant contribution to the life cycle and service life of structures. There are some distinct characteristics of MST-BAR that positively impact the environment.
