S807-10

Specification for fibre-reinforced polymers

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S807-10

March 2010

Title: Specification for fibre-reinforced polymers

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S807-10

Specification for fibre-reinforced polymers

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Technical Editor: Muktha Tumkur

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Contents

Technical Committee on Design and Construction of Building Components with Fibre-Reinforced Polymers v

Subcommittee on Specification for Fibre-Reinforced Polymers vii

Preface viii

1. Scope 1

   
   

2. Reference documents 1

   
   

3. Definitions 3

   
   

4. General requirements 5

   1. Materials 5

      1. General 5

      2. Polymers 5

      3. Fibres 5

      4. Fillers 5

      5. Additives 5

   2. Manufacturing 6

      1. Method 6

      2. Production lot size 6

      3. Production changes 6

   3. Quality control 6

      
      

5. Quality of work and finish 6

   
   

6. Handling and storage 6

   
   

7. Packaging and marking 7

   
   

8. Classification of products 7

   1. General 7

   2. Classification based on tensile strength 8

   3. Classification based on minimum modulus of elasticity 8

   4. Classification based on durability 8

      
      

9. Inspection 9

   1. Quality control during manufacturing 9

   2. Owner’s quality assurance testing and inspection 9

   3. Qualification testing 9

      
      

10. Determination of properties 9

    1. Number of samples 9

    2. Mechanical properties 10

    3. Physical and durability properties 10

       
       

11. Reporting 10

    1. Confirmation and test reports 10

       1. Confirmation 10

          
          

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       2. Test report 10

    2. Reports 10

       1. Qualification reports 10

       2. Mechanical property reports 10

       3. Physical and durability property reports 10

    3. Manufacturer’s quality control tests 10

       1. General 10

       2. Materials 11

       3. Production 11

       4. Product characterization 11

       5. Test set-up 11

Annexes

A (normative) — Test Method for determination of cure ratio for FRP bars by DSC 20

B (informative) — Marking 25

C (informative) — Example of manufacturer’s quality control plan 26

Tables

1. — Designation of FRP individual bars and bars in a grid 12

2. — Grades of FRP bars and grids corresponding to their minimum modulus of elasticity, GPa 13

3. — Determining mechanical properties of FRPs (all bar sizes for qualification and manufacturer's QC) 13

4. — Determining physical and durability properties of FRPs (all bars sizes for qualification and manufacturer's QC) 16

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Technical Committee on Design and Construction of Building Components with Fibre-Reinforced Polymers

G. Razaqpur McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario

Chair

1. Wiseman Public Works & Government Services Canada, Gatineau, Québec

   Vice Chair

   
   

2. Benmokrane Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec

L. Bisby University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland

Associate

O. Chaallal Université du Québec / ÉTS, Montréal, Québec

Associate

R. Cheng University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta

M. Cheung University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario

B. Drouin Pultrall,

Thetford-Mines, Québec

W. El-Dakhakhni McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario

Associate

N. Erakovic Halcrow Yolles, Toronto, Ontario

G. Fallis Vector Construction Limited,

Winnipeg, Manitoba

W. Gold BASF Construction Chemicals — Building Systems, Beachwood, Ohio, USA

M. Hachborn Res Precast Inc., Innisfil, Ontario

R. Heere Metro Testing Laboratories Ltd., Burnaby, British Columbia

H. Hong University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario

Associate

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D. Lau Carleton University,

Department of Civil & Environment Engineering, Ottawa, Ontario

Associate

R. McGrath Cement Association of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario

K. Neale Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec

Associate

M. Saatcioglu University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario

R. Sherping Sika Canada Inc., Pointe-Claire, Québec

N. Shrive University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta

S. Sheikh University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario

Associate

D. Svecova University of Manitoba,

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Associate

C. Taraschuk National Research Council Canada, Ottawa, Ontario

A. Weber Schöck Bauteile GmbH, Baden-Baden, Germany

M. Tumkur Canadian Standards Association, Mississauga, Ontario

Project Manager

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Subcommittee on Specification for Fibre-Reinforced Polymers

B. Benmokrane Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec

Chair

S.A. Sheikh University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario

Secretary

B. Bakht JMBT Structures Research Inc., Scarborough, Ontario

N. Banthia University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia

B. Drouin Pultrall,

Thetford-Mines, Québec

G. Fallis Vector Construction Limited,

Winnipeg, Manitoba

S. Goulet Transports Québec Direction des Structures, Québec, Québec

B. Jütte Schöck Bauteile GmbH, Baden-Baden, Germany

D. Lai Ministry of Transportation, St. Catharines, Ontario

A.A. Mufti University of Manitoba,

Winnipeg, Manitoba

A.G. Razaqpur McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario

R. Sherping Sika Canada Inc., Pointe-Claire, Québec

G. Tadros SPECO Engineering Ltd., Calgary, Alberta

A. Wiseman Public Works & Government Services Canada, Gatineau, Québec

M. Tumkur Canadian Standards Association, Mississauga, Ontario

Project Manager

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Preface

This is the first edition of CSA S807, Specification on fibre-reinforced polymers.

CSA acknowledges that the development of this Standard was made possible, in part, by the financial support of the following: ISIS Canada Research Network, Public Works and Government Services Canada, Schöck Bauteile GmbH, and Vector Construction Limited.

This Standard was prepared by the Subcommittee on Specification for Fibre-Reinforced Polymers under the jurisdiction of the Technical Committee on Design and Construction of Building Components with Fibre-Reinforced Polymers and the Strategic Steering Committee on Structures Design, and was formally approved by the Technical Committee.

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1. Scope

   
   

   1.1

   This Standard covers the manufacturing process requirements of fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars or bars that are part of a grid for use in non-prestressed internal reinforcement of concrete components of structures (e.g., bridges, buildings, and marine structures).

   
   

   1.2

   This Standard covers FRPs comprised of

   1. glass, carbon, or aramid fibres; and

   2. isophthalic polyester, vinylester, or epoxy resins.

   
   

   1.3

   This Standard covers FRP bars having nominally circular or square cross-section.

   
   

   1.4

   This Standard does not include FRP bars made of more than one type of fibre.

   
   

   1.5

   In this Standard, FRPs are classified on the basis of their fibres, strength, stiffness, and durability.

   
   

   1.6

   In CSA Standards, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard. Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

   Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

   Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

   
   

2. Reference documents

This Standard refers to the following publications, and where such reference is made, it shall be to the edition listed below, including all amendments published thereto.

CSA (Canadian Standards Association)

CAN/CSA-ISO 9001-08

Quality Management Systems — Requirements

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