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Quantum Nano Centre: reinforcement with GFRP rebars (19.08.2009)  more

Schoeck Canada Inc. provides engineering support in Canada Schoeck Canada Inc., an independent subsidiary of the German structural building products manufacturer Schöck AG, began formal operations on April 1st in Kitchener, Ontario. Founded at the beginning of 2009, the Schoeck Canada sales office works in close cooperation with a Canadian logistics company. Currently Schoeck Canada is concentrating on the distribution of the Schöck ComBAR GFRP rebar system, but the introduction of the leading European thermal break solution, Schöck Isokorb, to the Canadian market is envisaged in the near future. (18.08.2009)  more

The deicing salts used commonly on main traffic routes during the winter in Canada make bridge concrete members such as barrier walls and bridge decks notoriously susceptible to corrosion attack. The result is often considerable damage through structural deterioration and a shortened working llife of the bridge – but the installation of a new glassfibre reinforced polymer rebar (GFRP) system, provides an innovative and effective solution to the problem. (09.07.2009)  more

In Ontario alone, there are more than 1000 bridges that must be repaired or replaced by 2020. This need arises from the significant damage these structures encounter due to the corrosion of the steel reba in the barrier walls and bridge decks. (09.07.2009)  more

With the installation in the approach slabs of the 3rd Concession Road Underpass near Windsor, Ontario, the newest generation glass fibre reinforced polymer rebar (GFRP) Schöck ComBAR® has reached yet another important mile-stone in Canada. (09.07.2009)  more