What is GRC?
Where is GRC manufactured in the Middle East?
Examples of Applications
What are the Advantages of GRC to designers and their Clients?
Future developments
3. • GRC = Glass fibre Reinforced Concrete
• What are the materials used in GRC?
• How is GRC Manufactured?
• What are the Properties of GRC ?
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What is GRC?
15. Limit of Proportionality (LOP)
Modulus of Rupture (MOR)
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Conclusions
• GRC has been in use in the Middle East for nearly 40 years.
• GRC is well established as a material for architectural
cladding and decorative features
• GRC’s “ ” credentials are only just being realised.
• GRC materials are continuously being improved
• GRC has a great future!
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