Construction
Biocomposite for mobile architecture, low load-bearing applications
The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research and partners have developed a biocomposite well suited for support profiles and connecting nodes in construction applications.
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New standard specification supports non-metallic FRP rebar
ASTM International standard D8505 enables further integration of FRP rebar into infrastructure applications.
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21st century concrete: composite metamaterial with super compressability, energy harvesting
Material comprising 3D-printed, auxetic, reinforced polymer lattices in conductive cement matrix can compress up to 15% and generate electricity for lightweight, mechanically tunable structures with energy harvesting and sensing.
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Gatorbar, NEG, ExxonMobil join forces for composite rebar
ExxonMobil’s Materia Proxima polyolefin thermoset resin systems and glass fiber from NEG-US is used to produce GatorBar, an industry-leading, glass fiber-reinforced composite rebar (GFRP).
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Adaptive composite elements for building facades exhibited at JEC World 2023
University of Stuttgart institutes use carbon and glass fiber composites, robotic fabrication, biomimetic design and digial twin/control to demonstrate adaptive facade elements for future buildings.
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Composites-reinforced concrete for sustainable data center construction
Metromont’s C-GRID-reinforced insulated precast concrete’s high strength, durability, light weight and ease of installation improve data center performance, construction time and sustainability.
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EuCIA provides update on future Eurocode for composites
Publication of CEN Technical Standard (CEN/TS) 19101, now in its trial phase, will provide clear guidelines on how to design and engineer FRP composite structures.
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Mighty Buildings opens new factory in Monterrey, Mexico
Company takes next step in strategy to scale rapid development and construction of 3D-printed, climate-resilient, carbon-neutral homes leveraged by patented composite materials.
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Pilot program turns EOL wind blades to liners for pipe infrastructure
TPI Composites, Tex-Tech and Carbon Rivers partner to process wind blades, pyrolyze the material and use the recovered glass fibers to give new life to damaged existing pipelines.
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Building code requirements renewed for CarbonCast wall panels
ICC-ES ESR#2953 renewal revalidates performance and compliance of AltusGroup precast wall assembly featuring C-Grid carbon fiber grid connector and rigid foam insulation.
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