IMARA SHAPE · IMC-BE
GFRP Bent Elements
Project-specific elements for accurate reinforcement assembly.
System definition
What are GFRP bent elements used for?
IMARA SHAPE is a range of factory-made GFRP bent elements for reinforcement details that cannot be formed safely on site.
L-shaped, U-shaped, square and custom elements are manufactured to an approved drawing with the required diameter, profile, bend geometry and revision control.
Technical content owner: IMARA Engineering Centre
- 01Product line
- IMARA SHAPE
- 02Family code
- IMC-BE
- 03Outer diameter
- 3-12 mm
- 04Supply
- Factory-made to approved drawings
Technical data
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01Product identity and article codingDeclared IMARA SHAPE properties and drawing-controlled SKU structure.+
| Parameter | Declared technical data |
|---|---|
| Commercial line | IMARA SHAPE |
| Family code | IMC-BE |
| Official product name | IMARA Composites GFRP Bent Elements |
| Shapes | L-shaped, U-shaped, square and custom elements to an approved drawing |
| Outer diameter range | 3-12 mm |
| Surface | Deformed / periodic or nominally smooth profile |
| Maximum size | Not more than 1 metre on each side of the element |
| Material | Four-component epoxy-based compound with glass roving |
| Manufacturing method | Factory-made only; on-site bending is not permitted |
| Strength of bent portion | ≥60% of the straight-bar strength |
| Product definition | Manufactured to an approved project or product drawing |
| Dimensions and tolerances | Specified in the applicable drawing or product schedule |
| Code | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| L | L-shaped element | IMC-BE-L-D080-PR-DRW001-R01 |
| U | U-shaped element | IMC-BE-U-D100-PR-DRW002-R01 |
| SQ | Square element / stirrup | IMC-BE-SQ-D060-SM-DRW003-R01 |
| CU | Custom configuration | Drawing-defined |
| PR | Deformed / periodic profile | Profile code |
| SM | Nominally smooth profile | Profile code |
02Bent-element rangeFactory-made shapes for drawing-controlled reinforcement details.+
- L-shaped elements
- Code L · geometry fixed by approved drawing
- U-shaped elements
- Code U · geometry fixed by approved drawing
- Square elements / stirrups
- Code SQ · geometry fixed by approved drawing
- Custom configurations
- Code CU · drawing-defined geometry and revision
03Dimensions and configurationKey dimensional limits for specification and fabrication.+
- Available outer diameter range is 3-12 mm.
- Each side of the element is limited to a maximum of 1 metre.
- Specify every leg dimension, bend radius, outer diameter and surface profile.
- The product schedule must identify dimensional tolerances, orientation, drawing number and revision.
- Required straight-bar and bent-portion mechanical properties are stated in the approved specification.
04Fabrication and verification limitsControls applied before reinforcement elements are released to production.+
- Bent geometry, inside radius, bar diameter and orientation are fixed in the approved fabrication drawing.
- Bent elements are factory-made; field heating or on-site bending is not permitted.
- Reduced strength at the bend is included in the project verification for stirrups and load-carrying bent elements.
- Mechanical connections are selected from verified product and connection test data.
- Each supply batch is identified and matched to the approved geometry and quality-control records.
05Assembly and site integrationConnection methods and installation logic for reinforcement cages.+
- Plastic spacers and holders position bars at the specified concrete cover.
- Plastic ties accelerate assembly compared with steel tie wire.
- Steel tie wire can be used without over-tightening the composite bars.
- Textile ties reduce cage weight where limited deformation is permitted.
- Bent elements form corners and junctions in foundations, beams, walls, slabs and columns.
Every element is defined by the structural drawings, concrete cover, connection detail and installation sequence. Final geometry is released only after project verification.
Project context
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Engineering verification
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IMARA will review the structural function, environment, governing requirements, supply format and interfaces with adjacent systems.