This document discusses glass fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP), which is a composite material made of plastic reinforced with glass fibers. GFRP consists of thermosetting resins and glass fibers. It provides benefits such as high strength, light weight, resistance, design flexibility, seamless construction, low maintenance and durability. The document describes the constituents of GFRP composites including resins, reinforcements, fillers and additives. It also discusses fiber geometry, manufacture, applications and advantages of using GFRP in architectural applications such as roofs.

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2. A composite material made of a polymer
reinforced with fibres.
Consists of thermosetting resins and glass
fibre.
GFRP SHEETS GFRP ROLLS

3. Benefits of GFRP
. High Strength
. Lightweight
. Resistance
. Design flexibility
. Seamless Construction
. Low maintenance
. Durability

4. Composite Constituents
• Resins
• Reinforcements
• Fillers
• Additives

5. MATERIALS
RESINS
• Used as base material for
reinforcement layer.
• Transfer stress between
reinforcing fibres and to
protect them from
mechanical and
environmental damage.
REINFORCEMENT
• Glass fibre is the
reinforcement in this plastic

6. FIBRE GEOMETRY
ALLIGNED FIBRES
• In this type of alignment, the fibres are woven parallel to each
other
• In this type of alignment, the fibres are woven randomly
according to a specific density.
• In this type of alignment, the fibres are woven in the shape of a
net. It is the strongest among the three.
RANDOM FIBRES
WOVEN FIBRES

7. MANUFACTURE
• Plastic is manufactured by addition polymerization and step
growth polymerization .
• It is known as matrix.
• The plastic which is under polymerization is mixed with glass
fibre, enhance the strength and elasticity of the plastic.
• This results in the formation of Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic
(GFRP)

8. Applications
GFRP can be used for both interior and
exterior fixtures in a variety of shapes, styles,
and textures; in new buildings or restorative
projects.
-Domes
-Fountains
-Columns
-Balustrade
-Planters
-Panels
-Sculpture
-Entryways
-Moldings
-Facades
-Cornice
-Porticos
-Cupolas
-Signs
-Roofs
THE ROOF IS MADE OF GFRP

9. ARCHITECTURAL USES AND
ADVANTAGES:-
- Due to its translucent nature and less weight, it is used as a roofing material in
various places . It also helps to allow only partial light through it.
- Due its cost efficiency, it is even used as partitioning material between two spaces.
- It can be easily shaped due to its more elasticity.
- It is a good heat resisting material.
- Has a very high strength to weight ratio
- Low weights of 2 to 4 lbs. per square foot means, Faster installation, less structural
framing, and lower shipping costs

10. - Resists salt water, chemicals, and the environment - unaffected by acid rain,
salts, and most chemicals
- Domes and cupolas are resigned together to form a one-piece, watertight,
structurable to Mold Complex Shapes Virtually any shape or form can be
molded
- Research shows no loss of laminate properties after 30 years
- Stromberg GFRP stood up to category 5 hurricane Floyd with no damage, while
nearby structures were destroyed, this gives a clear example about the
strength of it

11. RATES:
It rates of about 400-500Rs/sq.metre
MANUFACTURERES
KBK PLASCON PVT.LTD, NEW DELHI
TEAM ONE COMPOSITES PVT. LTD., HYDERABAD
SAMSUN PLASTALLOIS, NEW DELHI
GRAPHITE INDIA LTD., NASIK

12. IMAGES
SHEETS OF GFRP (FOR ROOFING)
ROLL OF GLASS FIBRES
COLOR VARIATION IN FIBRE
ZOOMED GLASS FIBRE
TRANSPARENT GFRP SHEET
HELMET GLASS

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