Saltwater environment and humid weather can corrode the steel in concrete. The state also faces frequent tropical storms, calling for resilient building materials. Steel rebar is prone to corrosion and spalling, necessitating frequent repairs in concrete seawalls and other marine applications.
Basalt fiber reinforced polymer (BFRP) rebar offers sustainable, long-lasting solutions for marine construction. These materials won’t rust and have a longer service life than steel. At Basalt Engineering, we manufacture basalt rebar in the United States for your challenging applications.
Applications in Marine Construction
Basalt rebar and fiber provide a lightweight, durable solution for various new construction applications, like:
You can also use this material for repair or rehabilitation projects, like replacing caps or creating shotcrete jackets for piles and wall faces. In splash and tidal zones, basalt rebar is suitable for overlays and patching. This versatile material serves new builds and retrofits.
Marine engineers, contractors and municipal planners experience many benefits by switching to basalt rebar for coastal infrastructure, including:
By switching to basalt-based reinforcement, you can complete installations faster and gain better long-term outcomes for your coastal infrastructure.
We follow guidelines, like Standard 440 from the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and other relevant basalt rebar and fiber design standards, to help you create code-compliant installations. We can provide sealed engineering calculations and help you adapt your installation processes as necessary by recommending design considerations like:
We’re your U.S.-based manufacturer for basalt rebar. Our Bastech® BFRP provides a lightweight, strong, environmentally sustainable marine construction material. We can manufacture the quantity you need and help with technical details. Reach out for a custom quote and tailored project support.