Infrastructure
SUREbridge project renovation underway in Norway
FiberCore Europe partner MSS implements SUREbridge, a sustainable composites method to strengthen and repair concrete bridges so that they can exist for 50+ years.
Read MoreCreative Composites Group introduces product upgrades to combat extreme weather, climate change
New StormStrong FRP technologies are engineered for key infrastructure projects that need to exceed standard resiliency specifications.
Read MoreCreative Composites Group integrates Ohio, Maine molding manufacturing capabilities
Flexible approach will provide added capacity to speed up project delivery, meet increased customer demands.
Read MoreNational manufacturing center for FRP infrastructure opened in Australia
Four-year program between Sustainable Infrastructure Systems, InfraCore leads to internationally certified composite bridge, jetty, wharf, pontoon and lock gate manufacture, research in recycled materials.
Read MoreSTRUCTeam, Apex Composite Structures design, engineer sustainable composite footbridge
The 12.5-meter bridge provides pedestrian access through the village of Newchurch on the Isle of Wight, inspired by a similar footbridge commissioned by Network Rail in 2009.
WatchWhy aren't composites synonymous with infrastructure?
The U.S. seems poised to invest heavily in infrastructure. Can the composites industry rise to the occasion?
Read MoreMaterials & Processes: Fibers for composites
The structural properties of composite materials are derived primarily from the fiber reinforcement. Fiber types, their manufacture, their uses and the end-market applications in which they find most use are described.
Read MoreComposite rebar for future infrastructure
GFRP eliminates risk of corrosion and increases durability fourfold for reinforced concrete that meets future demands as traffic, urbanization and extreme weather increase.
WatchMaterials & Processes: Composites fibers and resins
Compared to legacy materials like steel, aluminum, iron and titanium, composites are still coming of age, and only just now are being better understood by design and manufacturing engineers. However, composites’ physical properties — combined with unbeatable light weight — make them undeniably attractive.
Read MoreMaterials & Processes: Resin matrices for composites
The matrix binds the fiber reinforcement, gives the composite component its shape and determines its surface quality. A composite matrix may be a polymer, ceramic, metal or carbon. Here’s a guide to selection.
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