International Research Journal of Education and Technology

The use of non-metallic fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) bars in concrete structures has widely increased in the construction sector due to their high mechanical performance. BFRP bars are a quite new FRP material for which mechanical and thermal properties are not yet completely defined. This paper presents the significant properties which are essential to make use of BFRP bars as reinforcements in concrete structures have been determined and discussed. The following tests to determine the mechanical properties of sand-coated (BFRP) bars of 8 and 10mm- diameters were conducted: tension, compression, pullout. Using ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) standards, the sand-coated BFRP bars have been tested. From the experimental test results, it has been observed that the sand-coated BFRP bars show excellent qualities in all aspects.

Keywords: ASTM standards, BFRP bars, Mechanical characteristics