| Title | काँच रेशा प्रबलित कंक्रीट (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete)Rare Kā̃ca reśā prabalit kaṅkrīṭ Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete |
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| Description | ग्लास फाइबर प्रबलित कंक्रीट (GFRC), or *kāñca rēśā prabalita kaṅkrīṭa* (काँच रेशा प्रबलित कंक्रीट) [1], is a composite material combining concrete matrix with glass fibers for enhanced tensile strength (15-30 MPa) and flexural strength (20-40 MPa). Its density ranges from 2.0-2.2 g/cm³. While not traditionally used in ancient Indic architecture, modern GFRC finds application in cladding panels and decorative elements, potentially mimicking traditional *jālī* (जाली) screens. The concrete component utilizes aggregates sourced from regional quarries and riverbeds, similar to historical *śilānyāsa* (शिलान्यास) practices. Durability concerns include alkali attack on glass fibers, mitigated by alkali-resistant (AR) glass. Conservation efforts for modern structures incorporating GFRC require careful assessment of fiber degradation and matrix integrity. Restoration may involve fiber replacement or surface treatments to prevent further deterioration. GFRC's impact resistance makes it suitable for non-structural elements in contemporary construction, offering a lighter alternative to traditional reinforced concrete [2], [3]. |
| Also Known As | Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete Kā̃ca reśā prabalit kaṅkrīṭ Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete GFRC Glassfibre Reinforced Concrete काँच रेशा प्रबलित कंक्रीट जी.एफ.आर.सी. काचतन्तु प्रबलित कंक्रीट கண்ணாடி இழை வலுவூட்டப்பட்ட கான்கிரீட் (Kaṇṇāṭi iḻai valuvūṭṭappaṭṭa kāṉkirīṭ) గ్లాస్ ఫైబర్ రీన్ఫోర్స్డ్ కాంక్రీట్ (Glās phaibar rīnpōrsḍ kāṅkrīṭ) ಗ್ಲಾಸ್ ಫೈಬರ್ ಬಲವರ್ಧಿತ ಕಾಂಕ್ರೀಟ್ (Glās phaibar balavardhita kāṅkrīṭ) |
| Tags | काँच प्रबलित कंक्रीट Kān̄ca Prablit Kaṅkrīṭa GFRC Concrete Glass Fiber Composite ग्लास फाइबर प्रबलित कंक्रीट Glaas Phaibar Prablit Kankreet |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-615578834-20-11-25-GA |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/glass-fiber-reinforced-concrete |
| API Endpoint | https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/glass-fiber-reinforced-concrete |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 28, 2025 |
| Types | Composite Material Concrete |
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| Regions | India |
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| Time Periods | 20th Century 21st Century |
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| Sources | Modern Concrete Plants |
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| Properties | Tensile Strength: 15-30 MPa Density: 2.0-2.2 g/cm³ Flexural Strength: 20-40 MPa Impact Resistance: High |
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| Uses | Cladding Panels Decorative Features Architectural Features Non-Structural Elements |
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| Materials | Cement Steel Sand Glass Fiber |
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| Styles | Modern Architecture |
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| Categories | Modern Buildings Modern construction |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| PCI Journal | Journal Article | GFRC properties and applications |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Akshardham Robbinsville | Primary | 100% |