Florida’s 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 and chopped fiber offer 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 and chopped fiber 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.
Basalt chopped fibers, created from molten basalt rock, act as a microreinforcement for concrete. They are especially useful in overlays, mortars and shotcrete. When you use basalt chopped fibers, you can control microcracking and increase abrasion resistance, making the concrete more resistant to sand and waves.
Depending on the application, you may need different amounts:
Basalt rebar and chopped fibers combine to create a comprehensive structural solution ideal for marine applications. The combination addresses structural and durability challenges, helping reduce maintenance and long-term costs.
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 and chopped fiber. Our Bastech® polymer 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.