Method for Producing Fiber Reinforced, Pozzolan-Coated Reinforcement Bar

Abstract

A method of providing a reinforced bar (rebar) is disclosed for improved strength and flexibility for use in construction. The method includes forming a fiber reinforcement bar or strip such that it is flexible and coating its surface with a pozzolan to react to the cement. The rebar further includes a cross section to support bending moments and tensile loads. Various embodiments include modifications to the rebar shape such as strips, ribbons, and twisted forms for improved flexibility and mechanical interaction. Pozzolan constituents can vary, and a binding agent, possibly dicyclopentadiene, may be used for fiber binding. Further treatment such as rolling, compression, and addition of holes can enhance the surface area and ease of assembly, respectively. The method can also include processes such as chemically bonding steel through a transition layer to the reactive powder, melting of a glass frit to bind the reactive powder coating, or transferring pozzolans to an epoxy or plastic binder. The aim of these methods is to enhance the performance characteristics of the rebar and optimize its usefulness in various construction applications.

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