REBARMAT® GFRP Reinforcement for Precast Tram Rail Elements
PRODUCT
REBARMAT® GFRP PRO rebars
– Non-metallic, corrosion-resistant glass-fiber reinforced polymer reinforcement
Dimensions
Bars
Bar diameter: Ø16 mm, Ø12 mm, Ø8 mm
Format: Supplied according to specification
Integrated into factory-controlled precast moulds
Location
Latvia
Infrastructure & Transport
Used for
– Precast concrete slabs for tram and light rail tracks
– Embedded rail-support elements
– Urban transport infrastructure components
– Track slabs exposed to moisture, vibration and de-icing salts
Installation
– Installed directly in precast moulds before concreting
– Maintains precise cover and geometry during casting
– Fully compatible with standard precast production workflows
Why GFRP instead of steel
No corrosion – Fully resistant to water, chlorides and de-icing salts common in tram corridors.
Extended service life – Eliminates corrosion-driven cracking and spalling in precast track elements.
Lightweight handling in precast plants – Easier mould placement, reduced manual handling and faster assembly.
Electromagnetic neutrality – No interference with signalling, sensors or control systems.
Stable performance under vibration – Suitable for cyclic loads and long-term operational stress.
Key advantages
– Longer lifecycle of tram track slabs
– Reduced maintenance and replacement costs
– Improved durability in urban exposure classes
– Faster production and easier handling
– Predictable, repeatable quality in factory conditions
Reference standards
EN 1992-1-1 (Eurocode 2, Annex R)
Concrete design principles (applied by analogy)
CNR-DT 203 R1 (2026)
Guide for the design and construction of concrete structures reinforced with FRP bars
EN 206 Concrete exposure classes for transport infrastructure
EN 13232 (series) Railway applications – Track – Special trackwork (application context)
EAD-based GFRP reinforcement principles
Sustainability
– Long service life
– Reduced maintenance
– Corrosion-free lifecycle
Product
FRP REBARMAT® PRO Rebars exhibit exceptional physical and mechanical properties, with a strength that is two times greater than that of B class steel rebar
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