C-GRID: C50-2.95x2.950 pages
Technical Data Sheet
March 2010
C50 – 2.95 x 2.95
Carbon Fiber Reinforcing Grids for Concrete Structures
DESCRIPTION C-GRID® C50 – 2.95 x 2.95 is one of the C50 Series of high strength carbon fiber/epoxy grids for reinforcing concrete
structures. Large high strength carbon strands are aligned in both longitudinal and transverse directions.
Features
Applications
Non-corrosive; can be used with as little as
1⁄4” (6 mm) of cover
Slabs-on-grade
Requires less concrete cover leading to
lighter structures
Marine structures
Thin topping slabs and overlays
Lightweight, easy to handle and use; can be
cut to fit using conventional tin snips
Silos and concrete storage tanks
High tensile strength and modulus
Balconies
Outstanding mechanical bond with concrete;
requires a mimimum 1⁄4” (6 mm) to develop
its strength
Precast concrete, including architectural
and wall panels
Concrete repair and shotcrete
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
carbon fiber and epoxy resin
Color
black
Grid geometry (longitudinal x transverse spacing)
2.95” x 2.95” (75 mm x 75 mm)
Supply form (custom widths and lengths also available)
47.5” x 450 yd (1.2 m x 411.5 m) rolls
TYPICAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
TRANSVERSE PROPERTIES
LONGITUDINAL PROPERTIES
0.002860 in2
(1.85 mm2)
0.002860 in2
(1.85 mm2)
Average number of strands per unit width
4.07 strands/ft
(13.35 strands/m)
4.075 strands/ft
(13.35 strands/m)
Area of strands per unit width
0.011634 in /ft
(24.63 mm /m)
0.011634 in /ft
(24.63 mm2/m)
830 lbs
(3.7 kN)
730 lbs
(3.25 kN)
Grid tensile strength per unit width
3,380 lbs/ft
(49.27 kN/m)
2,970 lbs/ft
(43.33 kN/m)
Tensile modulus of elasticity
34,000 ksi
(234,500 MPa)
34,000 ksi
(234,500 MPa)
0.99%
(0.99%)
0.94%
(0.94%)
Individual strand cross-sectional area
Strand tensile strength
Elongation at break
2
2
2
Application Use Note: C-GRID® remains a relatively novel material without the extensive performance history of traditional construction materials. Reported properties are average values, not design values. Structures and applications
using C-GRID® should be designed using appropriate safety factors or load and strength reduction factors. All applications utilizing C-GRID®, including critical life safety and fire rated structures, should be designed and reviewed by a
licensed engineer experienced with FRP materials. The data expressed herein is believed to be accurate at the time of publication; however, it is subject to change without notice.
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Notes:
Centerline-to-centerline spacing between strands is nominal and based on the average number of strands per unit width. Actual spacing may vary by ± 0.10” (± 2.5mm).
The longitudinal direction is in the direction of the roll, and the transverse direction is across the width of the roll. For example, if a roll of C-GRID® is 47.5” wide, the carbon strands in the transverse direction are 47.5” in length. If
a roll of C-GRID® is 500 yards long, the longitudinal strands are 500 yards in length.
Individual strand cross-sectional area is normalized to the cross-sectional area of the fibers in accordance with ACI 440.2R. The actual measured thickness and width are larger and shall not be used for design purposes.
Reported tensile strengths are typical or average properties based on testing. Tensile modulus values are based on properties reported by the carbon fiber supplier. C-GRID® exhibits linear elastic behavior, so failure strains are
estimated using Hooke’s Law.
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C-GRID® C50 – 2.95 x 2.95 Carbon Fiber Reinforcing Grids for Concrete Structures
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