Indore Ujjain Six Lane Project: The viral claim of use of plastic bars in Indore-Ujjain Six Lane Project turned out to be wrong. Investigation revealed that GFRP technology is being used in the construction, which is considered more durable and rust-proof than steel.
A case has come to light from Bhopal, which has created confusion among people on social media. A video quickly went viral regarding the Indore-Ujjain six-lane road project, in which it was claimed that “plastic bars” were being used in the construction. At first glance this claim seemed shocking, but when the whole matter was investigated, the truth turned out to be different.
What did the investigation reveal?
Departmental officials and technical experts inspected the spot and made it clear that no plastic was being used in the construction. Instead, GFRP (Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer) bars are being used, which is part of a modern and proven technology. According to officials, the information shown in the viral video is incomplete and misleading, giving a wrong message among the people.
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What is GFRP, why is it special?
GFRP i.e. Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer is a new generation construction material. It is made from glass fiber and polymer resin. In simple language, it is “Fiber Bar”, which has emerged as a modern alternative to traditional iron bars.
Its features make it different:
- Does not rust, i.e. long lasting
- Light in weight, making construction easier
- Better strength than steel (in many circumstances)
- Does not conduct electric and magnetic fields
- More effective in areas with moisture, salt and chemicals
For this reason, its use is now increasing rapidly in bridges, flyovers, marine areas, water tanks, sewage plants and metro projects.
Is it safe and valid?
The biggest question was whether the use of such material is safe? Experts have also made the answer clear.
Indian Roads Congress (IRC), the standard setting body for road construction, has declared the use of GFRP bars as safe, certified and recommended in its IRC Code 137: 2022. That means, this is not an experiment, but the work is being done as per the fixed guidelines.
How better is GFRP than steel?
According to experts, GFRP is proving to be better than traditional steel in many circumstances. Especially where the chances of rusting are high, this is a more durable option. However, it is not used everywhere. It is selected according to the need and technical parameters of the project.
Why are such rumors spreading?
In the age of social media, incomplete information spreads very fast. In this case too, the video was sensationalized by using words like “plastic bars”, whereas the technical truth was completely different.
No substandard material or plastic is being used in the Indore-Ujjain Sixlane Project. Rather, modern and internationally recognized GFRP technology is being used here, which is setting the direction for the future of road construction. In such cases, it is important that we check the official information before trusting the viral video, so that misunderstandings can be avoided.
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