FRP Truss

FRP Truss

Low-thermal conducting fi ber reinforced truss for tilt-up

concrete “sandwich” panels

This FRP Truss develops strength and rigidity from a fi ber reinforced design. Two parallel #2 FRP deformed

reinforcement bars are attached top and bottom to a wave of #2 FRP reinforcement bar using connectors

every 8” on each side of the wave. 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.

* No safety factors applied.

Note: For use only with minimum 3,000 psi con-

crete and minimum 1-1/2” loop embedment

2525 Armitage Ave

Melrose Park, IL 60160

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08/25The FRP Truss is a product consisting of two parallel #2 FRP deformed reinforcement bars attached top and

bottom to a wave of #2 FRP reinforcement bar with connectors every 8” on each side of the wave.

FRP Truss

Part No. Description H L l d r *Wythe Dimensions

SBFRPT610 FRP Truss 6”x10’ 6” 10’ 8” #2 rebar #2 rebar 3-2-3 / 3-3-3

SBFRPT710 FRP Truss 7”x10’ 7” 10’ 8” #2 rebar #2 rebar 3-3-3 / 3-4-3

SBFRPT810 FRP Truss 8”x10’ 8” 10’ 8” #2 rebar #2 rebar 3-4-3 / 3-5-3

SBFRPT910 FRP Truss 9”x10’ 9” 10’ 8” #2 rebar #2 rebar 3-5-3 / 3-6-3

H – Distance between guide rods of the fl exible coupling

L – Total truss length

l – Wave step of diagonal rod

d – Diameter of the diagonal rod

r – Diameter of runners

* Common wythe dimesions, actual wythe and insulation dimentions can vary

Note: 1-1/2” minimum loop embedmentInstallation Instructions

Note: Clean casting beds and ensure adaquate bond-

breaker prior placing chairs and reinforcement.

Chairs and reinforcement are placed in tilt-up bed. Vertical &

horizontal rebar shown in single grid.

Concrete (bottom wythe) is placed.

Note: Truss can be centered and

then taped, glued, or fastened to

insulation to ease install.

First row of insulation set against edge form. Edge insulation is

typically 12”.

First row of truss is placed against insulation and concrete

consolidated.

Note: 2” on-grade chair

can be used on top

of insulation, under

loop, to ensure 2” loop

embedment.

Second row of insulation set against fi rst row of truss. Insulation

width in the middle of the panel should typically not exceed 24”.

Second row of truss is placed against insulation and concrete

consolidated.

Third row of insulation set against second row of truss. Third row of truss is placed against insulation and concrete

consolidated.

Final piece of insulation is installed. Face reinforcement is installed.

Top concrete wythe is placed.