> There are options for non-rusting rebar, and non-rusting coatings, but I believe they're expensive.
Galvanised rebar is omnipresent around the world. I believe even mandatory in some countries.
> Otherwise the bidder with the lowest cost of materials is most competitive. Anyone know what it's like in China?
Just as you said. Construction companies save on everything. GFRP rebar got adopted in China not so much because of advantages, but because of code allowing for lower concrete cover with it, as I heard.
Galvanised rebar is omnipresent around the world. I believe even mandatory in some countries.
> Otherwise the bidder with the lowest cost of materials is most competitive. Anyone know what it's like in China?
Just as you said. Construction companies save on everything. GFRP rebar got adopted in China not so much because of advantages, but because of code allowing for lower concrete cover with it, as I heard.