Panel · 10–20 mm
Fibre-Reinforced — indicative fig. C·08
Fire Data pending Embodied carbon Data pending Per-m² sourceCompressive 50-80MPa StructuralDesign life 60yr
Thin GFRC balustrade panels using AR glass fibres. Typical spray-up properties: density 1800?2000 kg/m3, compressive strength 50?80 MPa, flexural strength 15?30 MPa.
01 Physical
Density 1800-2000kg/m3
Specific gravity 2
Porosity 20
Water absorption <7%
Hardness 6
UV resistance Excellent
Chemical resistance Good ()
Surface roughness 5
02 Mechanical
Tensile strength 6-10MPa
Compressive strength 50-80MPa
Flexural strength 15-30MPa
Shear strength 30
Poisson's ratio 0.24
Impact resistance 20
Creep resistance Excellent ()
03 Thermal
Thermal conductivity 0.7
Specific heat 950
Thermal expansion 12
04 Compliance & Fire First question
Fire & compliance data pending — verify combustibility and BAL rating against product certification before specifying.
05 Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon 280kgCO2e/m²
Carbon footprint 35
Embodied energy 3.5
Water footprint 180
Recyclability 100
Recycled content 10
Renewable content 0
Circular score 7.5
VOC emissions [object Object]
Toxicity rating Non-toxic
LEED contribution 2
06 Durability · Cost · Logistics
Expected lifespan 60
Maintenance interval 12
Warranty period 3
07 Assessment
Advantages
- Lower density than conventional precast (about 1.8?2.0 g/cm3)
- Improved flexural/tensile capacity due to AR glass fibres
- Suitable for thin, lightweight decorative panels
Constraints
- Properties depend on process and fibre dosage; manufacturer test data required
- Fire classification not specified without testing to relevant standards
- Installation requires specialist handling and fixing systems
08 Applications
A1 Decorative balustrade infill panels for residential and commercial buildings
A2 Heritage restoration and reproduction of ornate historical balustrades
A3 Custom architectural screening and privacy panels
A4 Curved and complex geometric balustrade designs
A5 Marine environment barriers with specialized cement formulations
A6 High-rise building balconies requiring lightweight non-combustible materials
A7 Bushfire-prone area barriers meeting BAL-FZ requirements
A8 Acoustic barrier panels for apartments and townhouses
A9 Pool fencing decorative panels (with compliance to AS 1926)
A10 Integrated planter box and balustrade combinations
09 Sources & Standards
Sources pending — citations for this material are not yet recorded. Verify all figures against manufacturer data and current standards before specifying.