GLASS REINFORCED CONCRETE (GRC) & GLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC (GRP) 

Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC) and Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) are some of the most versatile building materials that have been developed during the twentieth century and have made a significant change to the façade industry. GRC and GRP which contain glass fibres can be formed to any shape to create architectural intent. Products made from GRC and GRP can be formed into sections as thin as 8mm therefore the weight is much less than traditional precast concrete products. The design and manufacture of GRC and GRP products are covered by international standards and manufactured in over 100 countries. 

To gain more insights on GRC and GRP, you can view our GRC/GRP Brochure or our blog posts on the Benefits and Cost-Effectiveness of GRC. 

Rickard Engineering and more specifically Charles Rickard was a pioneer in the engineering of GRC and GRP products, having developed the Australian Code of Practice for GRC in the 1980’s. Today, Rickard Engineering continues to lead the world in engineering both GRC and GRP solutions for some of the most complex architectural projects in Australia and across the globe. 

Some of Rickard Engineering’s Glass Reinforced Concrete and Glass Reinforced Plastic projects can be seen below with more examples in our portfolio.