The bridge across the Seret River in Ternopil will be resumed with the testing of the latest American technology - the use of non-metallic fiberglass reinforcement. This was announced by the mayor of Ternopil Serhiy Nadal, Ukrinform reports..

"

According to him, this technology can significantly reduce the cost of repairs, and make the bridge structure lighter and twice as strong..

Technological documentation for the implementation of repair work was already developed in Ukraine - specialists of the Department of Airports of the National Transport University.

Fiberglass reinforcement is made on the basis of fiberglass with sand spraying.

It is used at high loads and is the most reliable type of composite reinforcement in the world. Such rebar is 2 times stronger at breaking, does not rust, 9 times lighter than metal rebar.

It is used mainly in foundations with increased loads, when reinforcing roads, bridges, industrial floors..

It is more efficient and less expensive than traditional steel rebar because it replaces metal with a thinner diameter..

Currently, it is successfully used in the USA, some EU countries, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Saudi Arabia, in particular for the construction of bridges..

Recall that since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, about 300 bridges have been destroyed.. Currently, in the areas affected by Russian aggression, work continues on the construction of temporary structures. In parallel, preparations are being made for the construction of new bridges..

Earlier it was reported that the Cabinet of Ministers allocated an additional 490 million. UAH. for basic restoration and normal operation of the road infrastructure, including in the liberated territories.