FRP Truss Precast
FRP Truss – Precast
Low-thermal conducting fi ber reinforced truss for
precast concrete “sandwich” panels
This FRP Truss for precast concrete panels develops strength and rigidity from a fi ber reinforced design. Foam
insulation is placed between lengths of FRP Truss and sandwiched between the inside and outside concrete
panels to provide the following advantages:
• Fiber reinforced material improves the thermal effi ciency of panels and reduces cold bridging.
• Supports all working loads, including stripping, handling, transportation, installation, and service.
• Shape provides composite action between the inside and outside concrete panels.
• Durable and corrosion resistant material is 2.5 times stronger than steel and does not stain.
• Adapts to locally available foam insulation materials.
FRP Truss is easy to install. The truss can be
pre-set or wet set with foam insulation. The
insulation is placed between the lengths of
truss, then sandwiched between the inside
and outside concrete panels.
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FRP Truss – Precast |
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Property |
Min Value* |
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Tensile strength |
145 ksi |
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Tensile strength at bend |
130 ksi |
Data available for sandwich wall design software
* No safety factors applied.
Note: For use only with minimum 3,000 psi con-
crete and minimum 2” loop embedment without
runners.
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Melrose Park, IL 60160
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02/25FRP Truss
Part No. Description H L l d *Wythe Dimensions
SBFRPTP610 FRP Truss – Precast 6”x10’ 6” 10’ 8” #2 rebar 3-2-3 / 3-3-3
SBFRPTP710 FRP Truss – Precast 7”x10’ 7” 10’ 8” #2 rebar 3-3-3 / 3-4-3
SBFRPTP810 FRP Truss – Precast 8”x10’ 8” 10’ 8” #2 rebar 3-4-3 / 3-5-3
SBFRPTP910 FRP Truss – Precast 9”x10’ 9” 10’ 8” #2 rebar 3-5-3 / 3-6-3
H – Wave height (out-to-out) of the fl exible coupling
L – Total truss length
l – Wave step
d – Diameter of the diagonal rod
* Common wythe dimesions, actual wythe and insulation dimentions can vary
Note: 2” minimum loop embedment without runners
FRP Truss can be wired to strand
Data available for sandwich wall design softwareInstallation Instructions for Tieing to Prestressed Cables
Data available for sandwich wall design softwareShear Test
A panel was installed in a vertical position and
secured against movement by anchors and crossbars
through the force fl oor. The mounting loops were
welded to the metal uprights. The internal layer was
also pinched. A uniformly distributed load on the outer
layer of the panel was transferred from the hydraulic
jack through a rigid metal plate. Results:
• The maximum load applied to the outer layer
of the panel was 5.8 K/ft. Cracks and signs of
destruction of the panel were not detected.
• At a design load of 993 lbs/ft the actual mutual
displacement of the outer layer relative to the inner
layer was 0.0196”.
• At the maximum load of 5.8 K/ft, the displacement
of the outer layer was 0.2”.
Fire Resistance Test
A load of 548 lbs/ft was applied to the outer layer of
the panel for 30 minutes. A fi re load was applied to
the inner layer of the panel for a further 30 minutes.
After exposure to fi re, the product was kept under
load for 24 hours to cool to room temperature. At the
fi nal stage of testing, a load was applied to the outer
layer of the panel in increments of 13.7 lbs/ft before
failure. Results:
• The time of occurrence of the limit state for loss of
integrity (E) during the test is not reached.
• The time of occurrence of the limit state of
the carrying capacity (R) during the test is not
reached.
• The time of occurrence of the limiting state of loss
of thermal insulating ability (I) during the test is not
reached.
• The maximum load applied to the outer layer of
the panel after the fi re impact was 4.83 times
higher than the benchmarks, amounting to 2.6 K/ft.
• The fi re resistance limit of a panel is at least REI
30.
Data available for sandwich wall design software

