It is a pretty interesting topic. As a structural engineer, I would be interested to hear how or if the bars can be bent in the field. Can you heat up the bar to make the polymer softer? Are there standard ties/stirrups/hooked bars that you supply? I would also like to know what the fire resistance rating for this material is and how it differs with steel reinforced concrete. What is the elastic modulus of the material? How is the deflection of concrete affected by this material compared to steel? Do you follow the same code rules for minimum and maximum placement dimensions, percent "steel" etc?
How to get this industry going? Trade secrets and copyrights, I get it but... What's required to establish the infrastructure and the epoxy or binder solution. Can it be mimicked with other plant based material. Where are all the comments and interest?
Didn't even know "environmental scientist" was a thing. Another great find Belinda. Your questions reveal you really do your homework on the subject.
It is a pretty interesting topic. As a structural engineer, I would be interested to hear how or if the bars can be bent in the field. Can you heat up the bar to make the polymer softer? Are there standard ties/stirrups/hooked bars that you supply? I would also like to know what the fire resistance rating for this material is and how it differs with steel reinforced concrete. What is the elastic modulus of the material? How is the deflection of concrete affected by this material compared to steel? Do you follow the same code rules for minimum and maximum placement dimensions, percent "steel" etc?
Why no comparison to basalt rebar?
How to get this industry going? Trade secrets and copyrights, I get it but... What's required to establish the infrastructure and the epoxy or binder solution. Can it be mimicked with other plant based material. Where are all the comments and interest?