Aug 12, 2020
If you ask someone what makes a good design, you are liable to get a variety of answers. According to Interaction-Design, “a good design emphasizes the usefulness of a product while disregarding anything that could detract from...
Scott does Business Development for Creative Composites Group. For over 35 years, he has developed new applications using FRP composites; especially in the infrastructure sector. In 2005, he founded Composite Advantage, which is now part of CCG.
Aug 12, 2020
If you ask someone what makes a good design, you are liable to get a variety of answers. According to Interaction-Design, “a good design emphasizes the usefulness of a product while disregarding anything that could detract from...
Topics: FRP, FRP flexibility
Jun 4, 2020
When it comes to designing a fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) cantilever sidewalk, there are a number of functional and load requirements one must consider. For example, will the sidewalk accommodate both bicyclists and...
Topics: cantilever sidewalks, COVID-19
May 28, 2020
Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) materials are increasingly being used as an attractive alternative for bridge decking and rail platforms. The value to the owner is a combination of corrosion resistance, long life, design...
Topics: frp stairs
May 20, 2020
The communication shelters use composite panels with a custom molding process and materials to ensure secure communications inside the shelter and prevent electronic eavesdropping.
Custom molding is a catchall phrase you commonly...
Topics: FRP, custom molding and OEM products
May 6, 2020
In 1883 Mark Twain wrote about his days on the Mississippi River as a steamboat pilot before the American Civil War. In 1884 he published Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The novels made Twain’s name synomous with life on the...
Topics: recreation, cantilever sidewalks, FRP
Apr 30, 2020
The impact of infrastructure construction on the public is a very emotional topic. What is the trade-off between nighttime construction costs with the cost of the public's time? Then add in the safety of construction workers and...
Apr 22, 2020
When designing an infrastructure project, there’s a limited range of suitable materials. Finding the optimum material that is sturdy, wear-resistant, and safe for everyday use can be a challenge, which is why most projects settle...
Topics: FRP Composites, Composite Advantage, Fiber-Reinforced Polymer, FRP
Apr 16, 2020
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between an overpass and a bridge? Don’t they mean the same thing? While the term “overpass” can refer to a bridge, it can also be used to describe a road or railway that crosses over...
Topics: pedestrian bridge decks, FRP
Apr 8, 2020
According to an Associated General Contractors of America survey, contractors face materials and labor shortages, delivery delays and cancellations. In 2020, the industry hit a high-water mark in January and February just before...
Topics: Infrastructure, COVID-19, survey
Apr 1, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone’s way of life, but we are all trying to continue to work by adapting how we do business. Part of my job is staying on top of the bridge world. I’ve been reading about the ways COVID-19...
Topics: pedestrian bridges, COVID-19