Glass fiber reinforced gypsum architectural fiberglass. The panel, manufactured to a thickness of 124mm under carefully. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum gfrg consists of high strength resistant glass fibers bonded with high density alpha based gypsum cement to produce panels that traditionally were done with plaster castings. Glass fibre reinforced gypsum gfrg included gypsum plaster reinforced with glass fibers to produce a thin,lightweight, yet strong material. This paper describes the effect of glass content on the flexural, tensile, compressive and. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum how is glass fiber reinforced. Manufactured from a completely noncombustible glassfiber reinforced gypsum material, architectural columns, domes, mouldings, niches, light coves and vaults are just a few of the many interior architectural product options available from our large inventory of standard molds. The panel was originally developed by gfrg building system australia and used since 1990 in australia for mass scale building construction. Castle manufactures grg glass reinforced gypsum building components for the commercial, institutional and highend residential building markets.
Both an automatic data acquisition system and manual recordings were adopted to record the test results. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum gfrg panel branded as rapidwall is a building panel product, made of calcined gypsum, plaster, reinforced with glass fibers, for massscale building construction, was originally developed and used since 1990 in australia. High density gypsum reinforced with continuous filament glass fiber mat and structural reinforcing as required. It is designed to be a costeffective alternative to 58 gypsum board when attached application. In this form, both fibers and matrix retain their physical and chemical identities, while offering a synergistic combination of properties that cannot be achieved with either of the components acting alone. Plastercast glassfiber reinforced gypsum columns technical data. This plaster and water is then reinforced with e glass fiber strands, 5% to 6% by weight. These panels are manufactured from a 70% postconsumer recycled glass for a unique greendesign matrix panels are lightweight and easily textured for new or retrofit applications and feature a tapered edge for a smooth tape joint.
Glass fiber reinforced gypsum grg is a composite consisting of alpha gypsum cement and water, reinforced with glass fibers an ideal choice as an economical, lightweight, and durable replacement for traditional plaster. Plastercast grg columns glassfiber reinforced gypsum. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum gfrg architectural stone. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum gfrg wall panel is made essentially of gypsum.
Glass fiber concretes are mainly used in exterior building facade panels and as architectural precast concrete. Drawings and general provisions of the contract, including general and supplementary conditions and division 01 specification sections, apply to this section. Mohanaram 2 1 assistant professor, annapoorana engineering college, salem. Glass reinforced gypsum taylor hart ltdtaylor hart limited. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum gfrg glassfiber reinforced gypsum grg glass fiber reinforced plaster fabrications manufacturer formglas products ltd. There is large growing requirement of building materials in india due to urbanization. We have the largest stock molds for standard column covers ranging from 8 to 60 diameter in heights as tall as 16 ft. Gfrg wall also called rapidwall is an energy efficient green building material with huge potential for use as load bearing and non load bearing wall. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum, or gfrg, is a very valuable material when it comes to commercial or residential construction. In this form, both fibers and matrix retain their physic. Deck panel is fabricated by the manual joining of i beams with top and bottom.
Glass fiber reinforced gypsum access panels activar. Shear strength of concrete filled glass fiber reinforced gypsum walls. The panels are hollow and can be used as load bearing walls. Product data sheet gfrg by glass fiber reinforced gypsum. Is there any diffrerence between glass fibre reinforced. Spray layup creates a multidirectional orientation of the glass reinforcement. We also manufacture decorative trim out of frp fiberglass reinforced polyester as well as gfrc, glass fiber reinforced cement. Name and addres performance appraisal ms fact rcf building. Formglas was the first manufacturer in north america to produce gfrg and has since evolved into the worlds. Abstract glass fibre is used as an admixture in concrete for strengthening purpose. We specialize in grg glassfiber reinforced gypsum, also known as gfrg. Glass reinforced gypsum products is high density alpha gypsum combined with a prescribed amount of water. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum how is glass fiber reinforced gypsum abbreviated.
Grg technologies is a manufacturer of glass fiber reinforced composite building components. It may also contain polymers to increase product strenght. Glass fiber reinforced concrete consists of highstrength, alkaliresistant glass fiber embedded in a concrete matrix. Glass fibre reinforced gypsum gfrg panel building system. An investigation has been performed into its mechanical properties such as bending strength, tensile strength and longterm performance under constant load and fatigue load. Basic uses glasroc sheathing is an approved substrate by the major eifs manufacturers, onecoat and astm conventional stucco systems, traditional cladding systems, exterior ceilings, soffit systems and. This algorithm, costcomfort particle swarm optimization ccpso, is the first to combine a realistic, smooth representation of occupants. Our speciallyformulated glass fiber reinforced gypsum gfrg or grg is comprised of a mixture of raw gypsum cement, laminated to layers of long strand, continuous glass fiber matting. Glass reinforced gypsum is composed of two key materials, the first being a high density gypsum, and the second being glass fibre which acts as a reinforcement, strengthening the gypsum and allowing it a longer lifespan and. This product, suitable for rapid massscale building construction, was originally developed and used since 1990 in australia. This paper presents guidelines for the use of gfrg wall panel as a lateral load. Gfrg wall also called rapidwall is an energy efficient green building material with huge potential for use as. Pdf the properties of fiber reinforced gypsum plaster. Glass fibre reinforced gypsum gfrgis a recently developed building.
Gypsum is a natural mineral mined throughout the world. Grp glass reinforced plastics, suspended ceilings and partitions. Once installed the gfrg door is concealed for a picture. Unlike cement, gypsum is not high in alkaline and does not generate lime during cure, the main reason why alkaline resistant ar fibres are used in glass fibre reinforced cement, grc. Typical glass fiber reinforced gypsum gfrg is a composite application utilizing naturally occurring mineral gypsum combined with reinforcing fibers. Spec data glassfiberreinforced gypsumcement fabrications. Glass reinforced gypsum grg is a robust but lightweight interior cladding material specified by architects and interior designers where shape and form is required. Gfrg is the abbreviation for glass fibre reinforced gypsum. Glass fibre reinforced gypsum gfrg wall panel, a composite walling product, is made essentially of formulated gypsum plaster, reinforced with glass fibres. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum gfrg wall panel is made essentially of gypsum plaster reinforced with glass fibers. The measurement or data acquisition involves both the applied load measured from the. Now, if the product is manufactured by either spray.
Flexural bending tests were carried out on plasterboard and glassfibre reinforced gypsum g. Glass reinforced gypsum column covers product description page. Plastercast grg columns glass fiber reinforced gypsum the comprehensive line of plastercast grg architectural columns and millwork from melton classics offers the construction professional durability, economy and superior design flexibility for commercial interiors. Glass reinforced gypsum grg lightweight architectural. Jan 17, 2014 glass fiber reinforced gypsum grg columns or gfrg columns posted on january 17, 2014 by petra design glass fiber reinforced gypsum, also known as grg, or gfrg, is a building material most commonly used in ceiling domes, columns, mouldingsmolding, ceilings and commercial buildings. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum gfrg consists of high strength resistant glass fibers bonded with high density alpha based gypsum cement to produce panels. The molding process can be either hand layup or a choppedstrand spray method. The influence of moisture and temperature on mechanical. This building system uses glass fiber reinforced gypsum gfrg. The hollow cores inside the walls can be filled with insitu plain or reinforced concrete. A new concept of material was brought from england to the united states and canada in 1977. Its does not contain any asbestos or other inorganic fibres.
Glass fiber reinforced gypsum is a composite of high strength alpha gypsum reinforced with glassfibers that can be factory molded into virtually any shape or size. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum gypsum is a natural mineral mined throughout the world. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum gfrg walls, also known as rapidwall in the constructed dwelling industry, are new building materials firstly manufactured in australia in the early 1990s. The grg is a type of push out access panel made of glass fiber reinforced gypsum. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum gfrg panel branded as rapidwall is. Glass fibre reinforced cement is introduced as a new composite material, based on a matrix of cement or cement and fine filler reinforced with a relatively small addition of strands of alkaliresistant glass. Gypsum is suitable for reinforcement with common e glass fibres. Pdf glass fiber reinforced gypsum panel use in building. No, in my opinion, i find it similar from the facts that i have read. Glass fibre reinforced gypsum gfrg panel known as rapidwall is a building panel madeup of calcined gypsum plaster, reinforced with glass fibers.
Pdf use of glass fibre reinforced gypsum panels with. Commercialy available e glass fibres can be used to reinforce the gypsum plaster matrix and produce a strong composite material having improved tensile and impact properties. In india, gfrg rapidwall buildings combine both panels and concrete as. Gypsum plaster, like other inorganic cements, is strong in compression but weak in tension exhibiting brittle behaviour. The core has been reinforced with glass fibers, increasing strength and sag resistance. The glass content is relatively low, being restricted by increasing difficulty of mixing and compacting as the glass content is increased. However, a combination of glass fibre reinforced gypsum board and a bluetinted glass of a 6mm thickness, performed better in thermal comfort in comparison to other materials. In the present experimental investigation the alkali resistance glass fibres has been used to study the effect on compressive, split tensile and flexural strength on m20, m30, m40 and m50 grades of concrete. N2 to improve the tensile strength and ductility of gypsum, sheets were fabricated by spraying gypsum slurry with chopped glass fibers. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum gfrg parts are usually provided unfinished for onsite painting.
It is the name of a new building panel product, made essentially of gypsum plaster, reinforced with glass fibres, and is also known in the industry as rapid wall. Pdf glass fibre reinforced gypsum panels for sustainable. Started with a modest group of about 158 personnel this company with grate ambition of full projected manpower inclusive all staff in to 350 in near future. Gfrgglass fibre reinforced gypsum is a product introduced in india by rashtriya. Gfrg or grg is a noncombustible material test results of flame spread and smoke development values as per astm e84 and even the largest parts only weigh 23 pounds per square. Glass fiber reinforced concrete or gfrc is a type of fiberreinforced concrete. Gfrg panels international journal of science and research. Plastercast grg columns glass fiber reinforced gypsum. C81 standard specification for molded glass fiber reinforced gypsum composites c84008 application and finishing of gypsum board e8408 surface burning characteristics of building materials c.
Glass reinforced gypsum is composed of two key materials, the first being a high density gypsum, and the second being glass fibre which acts as a reinforcement, strengthening the gypsum and allowing it a longer lifespan and opening up the possibilities of what one can do with it. Glass fibre reinforced concrete gfrc is a material that is making a significant contribution to the economics, technology a nd aesthetics of the construction industry worldwide for over 40 years. The gf series of lightweight glass fiber reinforced gypsum access panels are designed to blend seamlessly into drywall ceilings and walls. Polymermodified glass fibre reinforced gypsum springerlink. To meet this challenge, india requires innovative and efficient building material. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum gfrg architectural stone gfrg. Gfrg panelsrapidwall are readymade gypsum panels with hollow cavities and are made of calcined gypsum plaster and reinforced with cut glass fibers a. This included gypsum plaster reinforced with glass fibers to produce a thin. Gfrg can be shaped into any form and is perfect for custom designed applications such as ceilings, domes, columns, balusters, and many other interior building products. Stromberg gfrg glass fiber reinforced gypsum csi specifications. Glass fibre reinforced gypsum, modified by addition of specially selected and developed thermosetting polymers, is the basis of a new composite material, called pgrg. Karps gfrg, glass fiber reinforced gypsum is aesthetically pleasing as it is designed to blend seamlessly into drywall ceiling.
Grg is often used within shopping malls, offices, hotels, airports and a variety of commercial environments for a number of applications including column casings, fascias, coves. Glass fibre reinforced gypsum gfrg panel building system a new solution. Flexural and shear strength of composite lintels in glassfiber. It is designed to blend seamlessly in a drywall ceilling application. Grg has high impact strength and allow fabrication of strong, durable and resilient gypsum product, its fire resistant comply the building authority. This paper describes the effect of glass content on the flexural, tensile, compressive and impact. Felxural strength of glassfibre reinforced gypsum and. Standard specification for glass fiber reinforced gypsum. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum grg columns or gfrg columns. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum gfrg panel is a green product ready for quick assembly and erection as buildings. Dec 11, 2016 glass fiber reinforced gypsum gfrg panel 1. Ceilings and interior systems construction association cisca. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum gfrg is comprised of a mixture of raw gypsum and cement, laminated to layers of long strand, continuous glass fiber matting. Formglas was the first manufacturer in north america to produce gfrg and has since evolved into the.
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