August 2003 Issue
August 2003
Features
Featured articles from the latest issue of CompositesWorld
Carbon Composites for Sports Cars and Mass Market Cars
A confluence of market demand, new product development and competition among automakers fuels growth in use of carbon fiber composites.
Read MoreFiberglass architectural elements restore Ferry Building
In a city filled with memorable landmarks, perhaps the most enduring is San Francisco's Ferry Building. A recent $90 million refurbishment included fiberglass architectural elements fabricated by Kreysler & Assoc. (American Canyon, Calif., U.S.A.) Completed in 1898 as the passenger terminus for the bay's ferry
Read MoreFREEDOMCar Program to Develop Future Composite Car
Automotive technology aimed primarily at increasing the fuel efficiency of propulsion systems and/or developing alternative fuels that would reduce emissions has been a concern of the U.S.
Read MoreVinyl Esters Make Tough Parts For Highly Corrosive Applications
An array of case studies showcases the growing acceptance of fiberglass/vinyl ester composites in harsh industrial environments.
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