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Application / Bridges and Highways
Bridges and Highways
Bridges
Decks, Barriers, Parapets, & Abutments
Applications

Bridge decks, approach slabs, parapet walls, and barrier rails
Pile caps, piers, abutments, and retaining walls
Expansion joints and edge girders in high-chloride zones (e.g., near coasts or salted roads)
Why F+G Rebar?

100% corrosion-free — ideal for areas exposed to de-icing salts and moisture
Lightweight → reduces crane load and simplifies deck placement
Extends bridge service life from ~25 years (steel) to 80 - 100 years
Why F+G Mesh?

Used as secondary reinforcement for crack control on decks, overlays, and parapet faces
Prevents shrinkage cracking from temperature fluctuations
Non-magnetic → allows for magnetic particle inspection and structural health monitoring
Highways, Pavements & Barriers
Highways, Pavements & Barriers
Applications

Roadway pavement overlays and median barriers
Noise barriers, guard walls, and retaining panels
Jersey barriers and sound walls near coastal zones
F+G Rebar

Prevents rebar corrosion from road salts, especially in freeze–thaw regions
Maintains load-bearing capacity over decades without delamination
4× lighter than steel → faster rebar cage assembly and lower handling costs
F+G Mesh

Ideal for pavement joints, slabs, and surface reinforcement
Provides distributed reinforcement in thin pavement sections
Reduces reflective cracking and fatigue in concrete roadways
Tunnels, Culverts & Underpasses
Tunnels, Culverts & Underpasses
Applications

Lining segments, portals, and retaining walls
Drainage culverts, access tunnels, and ventilation shafts
Advantages

F+G bars eliminate the need for cathodic protection systems
High tensile strength ensures crack control in curved and confined sections
F+G mesh provides uniform reinforcement across tunnel walls and arch surfaces
Precast & Modular Infrastructure
Precast & Modular Infrastructure
Applications

Precast barriers, slabs, and box culverts
Modular bridge components and deck panels
Advantages

F+G rebar can be cut and shaped onsite without sparks or rust risk
Lighter precast units → reduced shipping weight and easier installation
Mesh used to reinforce thin precast panels and ensure surface durability
Example Projects
Example Project Applications
FDOT Bridge Decks (Florida)
10+ years with zero corrosion
Ontario Ministry of Transportation (Canada)
F+G bridge decks, 20+ years performance

TxDOT Galveston Causeway Project
F+G rebar in deck and parapet walls
Michigan DOT (I-75 Corridor)
60-year design bridge decks with F+G
Technical Advantages

Property
F+G Rebar
F+G Mesh
Corrosion Resistance
Complete immunity
Ideal for crack control
Strength-to-Weight
2× steel, ¼ weight
Lightweight surface reinforcement
Conductivity
Non-conductive, non-magnetic
Safe near sensors, cameras, and EM fields
Thermal Expansion
Matches concrete
Matches concrete
Labor Handling
30–40% faster install
Easy to preform onsite
Standards
AASHTO, ACI 440.1R, ASTM D7957
ASTM D7965
ROI & Lifecycle Economics

Factor
F+G
Steel
Initial Cost
~1.5× steel
Lower
Maintenance Cost
Minimal
High
Service Life
80 - 100 years
25 – 40 years
Life-Cycle Cost (100 yrs)
$0.55–$0.60
$1.00
Corrosion Risk
None
High
Environmental Impact
Recyclable, low CO₂
Rust & spalling
Sustainability Impact
Sustainability Impact
75% reduction in embodied CO₂ compared to steel
No leaching, rust runoff, or paint/coating waste
Lower transport emissions due to lightweight materials
Choose F+G Rebar and Mesh!
100% Corrosion-Resistant . Durable . Lightweight