composite / Fibre-Reinforced / Cementitious FRC

GRC Facade Panel

Lightweight cementitious facade panels reinforced with AR glass fibres. Typical spray-applied GFRC properties: density 1800?2000 kg/m3, compressive strength 50?80 MPa, flexural strength 15?30 MPa.

Atlas code
COM-FRC-CEM-001
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GRC Facade Panel
At-a-glance signals

Lightweight cementitious facade panels reinforced with AR glass fibres. Typical spray-applied GFRC properties: density 1800?2000 kg/m3, compressive strength 50?80 MPa, flexural strength 15?30 MPa.

Overview
Executive summary

Glass fibre-reinforced concrete (GRC/GFRC) facade panels are thin cementitious cladding elements reinforced with alkali-resistant (AR) glass fibres to improve tensile and flexural performance. Guide values for spray-applied GFRC report density around 1.8?2.0 g/cm3, compressive strength 50?80 MPa, bending tensile strength 15?30 MPa, tensile strength 6?10 MPa, elastic modulus 15?25 GPa, and water absorption typically <7% (test method dependent).

Best when…
  • Lower density than conventional precast (about 1.8?2.0 g/cm3)
  • Higher flexural/tensile capacity than plain concrete due to AR glass fibres
  • Suitable for thin, lightweight cladding panels
Top advantages
  1. 01 Lower density than conventional precast (about 1.8?2.0 g/cm3)
  2. 02 Higher flexural/tensile capacity than plain concrete due to AR glass fibres
  3. 03 Suitable for thin, lightweight cladding panels
Top limitations
  1. 01 Properties depend strongly on process and fibre dosage; manufacturer test data required
  2. 02 Panel systems require specialist fabrication and installation
  3. 03 Water absorption and durability depend on mix design and curing
Technical
Physical ·2
Density
1800-2000 kg/m3 Guide values for spray-applied GFRC.
Water absorption
<7 % Typical GFRC water absorption (method dependent).
Mechanical ·3
Tensile strength
6-10 MPa Guide values for spray-applied GFRC.
Compressive strength
50-80 MPa Guide values for spray-applied GFRC.
Flexural strength
15-30 MPa Bending tensile strength guide values for spray-applied GFRC.
Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon & energy ·1
Renewable content
0 % 0%
Compliance & Fire
No compliance data recorded for this material.
Cost & Lifecycle
Service life & durability ·1
Expected lifespan
50 years 50+ years (estimated)
Layer D

Where it's used

Building facades
Cladding panels
Architectural features
Sunscreens and louvers
COM-FRC-CEM-001 · Materials Atlas · CLAD Atlas data is reference-only. Verify against manufacturer specifications and current standards before specifying.