FRP Solutions
GW46(600x900x600) VS JRC7 (610x900x700)
Duct holes drilled perdrawing of JRC7.
| GW46 | JRC7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | SMC | Concrete |
| Internal Size | 600x900x600 | 610x900x700 |
| External Size | 690x1050x600 | 870x1160x1020 |
| Weight | 78.5kg/98.5kg | 1410kg |
| Load Capacity | EN124-B125/D400 | / |
| FEATURES | FRP EN124-B125 | CONCRETE |
|---|---|---|
| CORROSSION RESISTANCE | HIGHT | LOW |
| WEIGHT | LIGHTWEIGHT | HEAVY |
| DUCTILITY | LOW | HIGH |
| FIRE RESISTANCE | MODERATE | HIGH |
| INSTALLATION | EASIER AND FASTER | MORE COMPLEX, LONGER TIME |
| COST | HIGHER INITIAL COST BUT LOWER LIFE CYCLE COST | LOWER INITIAL COST BUT VERY HIGH LIFE CYCLE COST |
| FEATURES | CAST IRON | CONCRETE | SHEET MOLDING COMPOUND (SMC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GROSS WEIGHT (KG) | 780 KG | 690 KG | 93.6 KG |
| ECONOMICAL | YES | YES | YES |
| DURABLE | YES | YES | YES |
| LIGHTWEIGHT | YES | ||
| REDUCE RISK OF WORKER INJURY | YES | ||
| COROSION RESISTANT | YES | ||
| NO SCRAP METAL | YES | YES | |
| EASE OF INSTALLATION | YES | ||
| LONG TERM VALUE | YES |
| Features | FRP | Conventional Materials (Concrete/Steel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | ~80% lighter | Heavy, requires crane |
| Corrosion Resistance | High (resists salts, chemicals, moisture) | Susceptible to corrosion and degradation |
| Installation Speed | 2x faster | Slower due to heavy lifting and site prep |
| Durability | 30–50 years | 5–15 years (especially in coastal regions) |
| Environmental Footprint | Lower CO₂ and less raw material | High CO₂ due to cement and steel use |
| Transport & Logistics | Can be transported by small trucks or manually carried | Requires flatbed trucks, forklifts, or cranes |
| Maintenance Costs | Minimal | High due to corrosion and structural damage |