Na if ceiling panel is cut, scored or drilled, its primary route of entry can be inhalation, skin and. Name and addres performance appraisal ms fact rcf building. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum, ceiling access doors are designed to blend seamlessly into drywall ceilings. The panels are hollow and can be used as load bearing walls. Meher prasad2 and devdas menon2 abstract glass fiber reinforced gypsum gfrg wall panel is made essentially of gypsum plaster reinforced with glass fibers. Plastercasttm pre fabricated glass fiber reinforced gypsum columns and forms section 09275 part 1 general.
Specifications for glass fiber reinforced gypsum gfrg. Fiberglass american english, or fibreglass commonwealth english is a common type of fiber reinforced plastic using glass fiber. Glass fibre reinforced gypsum gfrg panel building system. This paper describes the effect of glass content on the flexural, tensile, compressive and. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum grg products first class. Pdf glass fiber reinforced gypsum panel use in building. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum grg products are a noncombustible material with a zero flamezero smoke rating, designed for interior applications. Pdf use of glass fibre reinforced gypsum panels with. Yu, experiments and theories of self compacting gypsum based light weight composites. Now, if the product is manufactured by either spray. Studies on the behavior of glass fiber reinforced gypsum wall panels maganti janardhana1, a. To meet this challenge, india requires innovative and efficient building material. Astm c 150 standard specification for portland cement. This plaster and water is then reinforced with e glass fiber strands, 5% to 6% by weight.
Gypsum is a natural mineral mined throughout the world. Mechanical properties of glass fibrereinforced gypsum. Fibrereinforced gypsum products manufacturing code. Comparative study and analysis of gfrg and conventional. The plastic matrix may be a thermoset polymer matrixmost often based on thermosetting polymers such as epoxy, polyester resin, or vinylesteror a. The 12 version is used as a single layer application in nonfire rated residential projects. For more information on our glass fiber reinforced gypsum gfrg, please contact us at 1. Download pdf file gfrcr product information gfrcr submittal gfrcr cad submittal. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum is a composite consisting of gypsum cement and water, reinforced with glass fibers. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum, glass fiber reinforced cement popout, round, conceal hinged access panels.
Saad attarwala glass fiber reinforced gypsum panel 2. Gfrg wall also called rapidwall is an energy efficient green building material with huge potential for use as. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum gfrg is comprised of a mixture of raw gypsum and cement, laminated to layers of long strand, continuous glass fiber. The gfrg is lighter in weight, superior in strength and much easier to install than the traditional. 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. A new concept of material was found in england in 1977. There is large growing requirement of building materials in india due to urbanization. Manufacturer of grg glass fiber reinforced gypsum forms 1. All glass reinforced gypsum grg panel cladding wall shall be designed, supplied and installed by a specialist contractors in the supply and installation of glass or fibre reinforced plastic units category of the list of approved suppliers of materials and specialist contractors for public works of hksar government. Multiple layers of continuous strand fiberglass mat cast into a matrix of high density gypsum cement plaster.
Glass fiber reinforced gypsum access panels activar. The combination of our proprietary glass fiber reinforced gypsum core encased in our distinctive orange, moldresistant coated fiberglass mat facing provides added dimensional stability that resists warping, rippling, buckling, and sagging. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum radius corner hinged designed to blend seamlessly into drywall ceilings. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum gfrg wall panel is made essentially of gypsum. Section 06 10 00 rough carpentry for blocking, nailers, shims, and. 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. Product name glass reinforced gypsum grg glass fiber reinforced cement gfrc. The base gypsum plaster used in manufacture of fibre reinforced gypsum products shall comply with as 2592. The fibers may be randomly arranged, flattened into a sheet called a chopped strand mat, or woven into a fabric. 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.
Browse companies that make glassfiberreinforced cementitious panels and view and download their free cad details, revit bim files, specifications and other content relating to glassfiberreinforced cementitious panels as well as other product information formated for the architectural community. Minimum paint systems over gypsum panels in conjunction with ga214 recommended levels of finish for gypsum board, glass mat, and fiber reinforced gypsum panels ga214 level minimum paint system new construction level 0 typically specified in temporary construction or whenever the final decoration has not been determined. In north america specify glass fiber reinforced gypsum gfrg or grg under csi masterformat division 9. Gypsum association, ga214, recommended levels of finish for gypsum board, glass mat and fiber reinforced gypsum panels gypsum association, ga216, application and finishing of gypsum panel products gypsum association, ga238, guidelines for prevention of mold growth on gypsum board national gypsum company, ngc construction guide 1. The grg is a type of push out access panel made of glass fiber reinforced gypsum.
Receive your complimentary electronic issue by signing up, below. It is a preferred substrate under brick, stone, stucco, siding and eifs due to its ability to protect a structure against incidental moisture during and after construction. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum access panels manufacturer. Gypsum plaster, like other inorganic cements, is strong in compression but weak in tension exhibiting brittle behaviour. Glass fibre reinforced gypsum, modified by addition of specially selected and developed thermosetting polymers, is the basis of a new composite material, called pgrg. Section includes factorymolded, glass fiber reinforced plaster or gypsum fabrications noted as gfrg on drawings for interior applications. Download pdf file gfrgs product information gfrgs submittal gfrgs cad submittal.
The construction technique proposed in this paper, by making use of glass fibre reinforced gypsum gfrg panels with reinforced concrete infilled cavities to build homes, promises such a. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum gfrg architectural stone. These panels are manufactured from a 70% postconsumer recycled glass for a unique greendesign matrix designed. 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. This product is an alpha hemihydrate gypsum based materials, with low water requirements that result in highstrength, highdensity pieces.
Gypsumation provides essential gypsum board information to aec professionals, contractors, and code officials twice annually. Densglass sheathing exterior fiberglass mat gypsum wall. Formglas was the first manufacturer in north america to produce gfrg and has since evolved into the worlds. Gfrg glass fiber reinforced gypsum is the interior alternative to gfrc glass fiber reinforced concrete and sometimes abbreviated as grg, or grc. This section includes furnishing all materials, labor, equipment, and related services necessary to supply and install molded glass fiber reinforced gypsum grg parts as indicated in the contract documents, and in compliance with applicable codes. The product is also known as glassfibre reinforced concrete or grc in british english. Glass fiber reinforced concrete or gfrc is a type of fiber reinforced concrete. The panel was originally developed by gfrg building system australia and used since 1990 in australia for mass scale building construction. Polymermodified glass fibre reinforced gypsum springerlink. 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. Gfrc is used for exterior projects as it is similar to concrete in strength and durability with only a fraction of the weight.
Manufacturers of glassfiberreinforced cementitious panels. Gypsum based ceiling panel with inorganic aggregates date. An investigation has been performed into its mechanical properties such as bending strength, tensile strength and longterm performance under constant load and fatigue load. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum architectural fiberglass. Reinforcing fibre reinforcing fibre shall consist of coated glass fibre, sisal hemp or some other appropriate material specifically designed and graded for use with gypsum plaster. Glass reinforced gypsum products is high density alpha gypsum combined with a prescribed amount of water. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum, or gfrg, is a very valuable material when it comes to commercial or residential construction. Spray layup creates a multidirectional orientation of the glass reinforcement. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum gfrg parts are usually provided unfinished for onsite painting.
Product data sheet gfrg by glass fiber reinforced gypsum. Gfrg is a reinforced gypsum product having high strength with lighter. In this way, glass fibre reinforced concrete gfrc was started to produce for the satisfaction of different demands. Fire performance class a fire performance per astm e84. Formglas was the first manufacturer in north america to produce gfrg and has since evolved into the.
Gfrg panelsrapidwall are readymade gypsum panels with hollow cavities and are made of calcined gypsum plaster and reinforced with cut glass fibers a. Section 09235 glass fiber reinforced gypsum fabrications. Do not hesitate to communicate with our highly qualified personnel in order to create unique solutions for your projects. Ga2142015 recommended levels of finish gypsum board. Flexibility, strength and superior water resistance deliver optimal performance in wet areas like tub and shower surrounds. The gf series of lightweight glass fiber reinforced gypsum access panels are designed to blend seamlessly into drywall ceilings and walls. 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. Glass fiber reinforced gypsum is similar to old world plaster, but with a much stronger physical properties. Glass fiber content 40% by volume flexural strength 3,200 4,000 p. Glass fibre reinforced gypsum gfrg panel known as rapidwall is a building panel madeup of calcined gypsum plaster, reinforced with glass fibers. Glass fiber reinforced cement, ceiling access doors are designed to blend seamlessly into exterior soffitsceilings. It is designed to blend seamlessly in a drywall ceilling application.