Asset lifespan a serious consideration in Kaikoura Infrastructure rebuild

Publication: New Zealand Construction News

Published: 2017

Excerpt: GFRP rebars are more than twice as strong as steel rebars. Most importantly, they offer a much longer lifespan. Accelerated testing has shown that Pultron’s Mateenbar™ maintains over 75% of its strength after 100 years in extremely harsh chemical conditions, outlasting galvanized, epoxy-coated and even stainless steel rebars.