Comprehensive list of questions for evaluating the switch to JAM Vantage FRP Rebar?
4. Environmental and Sustainability aspects
2 Installation and Handling
GFRP REBARS DIFFER FROM TMT(INSTALLATION)
HOW?
Why? (example/reason)
What are the benefits of using GFRP over TMT?
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Tools
what are the tools?
what are the techniques ? Reasons?
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Is it cost efficient or not?
Time saving or not?
2.2how does JAM offer training programs for the construction crew?
If yes?
What ?
chase studies example?
how ?
show examples
If no?
why?
isn't simple enough?
2.2.2what are the technical support?
why is it needed? (show case studies)
how accessible it is?
2.3.1 Compatabilty with existing construction material
if yes?
How?
what are the materials it is compatible with?
Refer 2.1.2
2.3.2 How do FRP REBAR interact with concrete and other material?
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How?
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what are the suitable material for bonding?
what all material we can use?
what are the side effects?
What are the benefits?
3 COST AND ECONOMIC CONSIDERATION
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3.1.1 Cost per unit of FRP compared to TMT?
why it is less expensive?
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3.1.2 are there any bulk purchase discount
if yes ? what are the parameters?
What is it more expensive?
If No ? Why?
5 Regulatory and compliance
3.2 Lifecycle cost
3.2.1 what are the lifetime maintenance and replacement cost?
3.2.2 show Case studies showing cost savings for the long term?
can it be increased?
if yes ? How expensive?
what is the life cycle?
Explain Each case studies
3.3 RETURN ON INVESTMENT
what is expected ROI in switching to GFRP rebar?
how does reduction and maintenance and replacement cost affect overall project economics.
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4.1.1 What are the carbon footprint of manufacturing GFRP rebars as compared to TMT?
If more, why?
If low then how?
4.1.2 Are GFRP recyclable?
if yes ? How
If no why?
4.2 Sustainability certification
4.2.1 If yes show proof? what are the benchmark of the certificates
if not, show reason?
5.1.1 are JAM Vantage FRP rebars compliant with relevant industry standard codes ?
4.2.3 JAM Vantage FRP rebars compliant with relevant industry standard codes ? (5.1.1)
what are the specific certifications and approvals from regulatory body?
5.2.1 Project approvals
what were the past NHAI project?
Give case studies.
Show documentation is available to support regulatory compliance?
6 Vendor Reliability and Support
6.2 Supply Chain And Availability
6.2.1 what is the production capacity?
can it be increased?
What is per day production of FRP? (unit)
is it order specific production?
6.2.2 handle Supply chain
what is the average expected delivery dates?
time line from production to delivery, breakdown?
is there any priority delivery available?
if yes, will it affect the cost?
what quantity is despatched at a time through a truck?
is there any waiting time?
is there any international delivery/ client?
if yes,
what are the source to deliver?
how much increase in the cost?
what warranty are offered on GFRP rebar?
what after sales services are available for the issues?
what is ROI?
6.3 Warranty & after sale
what are the warranty on GFRP rebar?
what is the warranty period?
what aspects are covered under warranty?
is there any replacement criteria?
if yes? provide the details
if no, then why?
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Technical Specification & Performance
1.1 Strength and Durability
1.1.1 what is the modulus of elasticity?
For FRP REBAR?
FOR TMT?
1.1.2 Load Condition
Tensile Strength
compressive Strength
TMT?
FRP REBAR?
TMT?
FRP Rebar?
Shear
TMT?
FRP Rebar?
1.2 Corrosion Resistance
1.2.1 Performance of FRP and TMT in highly corrosive environment
in Marine?
industrial?
Harsh weather?
1.2.2 any Long term studies demonstrating the corrosion resistance of GFRP?
if yes, Show case studies.
1.3. Temperature Resistance
1,3,1 Max and MIN operating temperature
for FRP.
For TMT
do exposure to temperature affects mechanical properties?
Show case studies.
1.4 Fire condition
1.4.1 how rebar perform in extreme fire conditions?
show example/case studies.
1.4.2 what are additional fire protection measures?
if yes, does it cost more money ?
does it require more time in production?
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1.5 Customisation
Is FRP rebars customisable to specific project requirements?
if yes, how much time does it takes?
how are you doing it ?
show case studies
Cost breakdown?
what requirements you need from client side?
What is the lead time for custom orders?
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