Apr 1, 2021
I have always been an advocate of TEAMWORK over my entire life. This concept is a vital foundation of what I try to accomplish daily. My mother instilled this value in my mindset from day one and this was reinforced by several...
Apr 1, 2021
Posted by Shane Weyant
Leave a CommentI have always been an advocate of TEAMWORK over my entire life. This concept is a vital foundation of what I try to accomplish daily. My mother instilled this value in my mindset from day one and this was reinforced by several...
Mar 29, 2021
From the earliest historical accounts, structures were built from locally available materials. Rudimentary steel production can be traced to the 13th century BC [and earlier] where it was used to create basic shapes for weapons...
Topics: Fiber-Reinforced Polymer, FRP, frp stairs, standard structurals, structural fabrication, pultrusion
Mar 17, 2021
Last week, we introduced you to the longest pultruded fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) clear span bridge in the world. The 152-ft.-long, 8-ft.-wide structure is a jewel in the Friends of Bermuda Railway Trail’s project to reconnect...
Topics: bridges, composite bridge, bridge design, frp bridge, FRP, access structures
Mar 11, 2021
Bermuda is just 21 miles long and 1.75 miles wide. Yet its iconic pink sand beaches, crystal and fantasy caves, historic settlements and striking coves draw close to 650,000 visitors a year. In 2012, Dr. Tucker Murphy and his...
Topics: bridges, composite bridge, bridge design, frp bridge, FRP, access structures
Mar 3, 2021
Posted by Lewis Locke
Leave a CommentIn simplest terms, a logo is a symbol or design adopted by an organization to identify its products. But the idea of using colors and shapes to communicate a message is nothing new. The creation and use of logos can be traced...
Topics: FRP Manufacturer
Feb 24, 2021
What does the word “camel” bring to mind for you? If you are an older film buff, you might think of many scenes from the classic movie “Lawrence of Arabia.” A younger generation may remember Indiana Jones riding a camel in three...
Topics: waterfront infrastructure, FRP, field service, camels
Feb 16, 2021
Posted by Scott Reeve
Leave a CommentSome psychiatrists and scientists think the human brain is hardwired to do the same things over and over. They believe that this is the underlying reason people find change difficult. Navigating change can sometimes cause some...
Topics: Fiber-Reinforced Polymer, FRP
Feb 15, 2021
Posted by Composite Advantage
Leave a CommentKenway Composites has been open contact molding for over 60 years. Our open molding expertise enables us to build corrosion-resistant components for many challenging applications in multiple industries. Kenway designs optimum...
Feb 11, 2021
Posted by Composite Advantage
Leave a CommentWe’ve talked about thebasics of designing an FRP tankto meet your storage and process needs, and that’s a critical first step. But in most cases, you’ll also need to accessorize your tank for optimal performance in your...
Feb 10, 2021
Posted by Scott Reeve
Leave a CommentFor the last few weeks, we’ve been talking about the installation of a complex fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite rail platform project at Chelsea Rail Station in Massachusetts. This particular project had a lot of moving...
Topics: Infrastructure, bridge design, Fiber-Reinforced Polymer, FRP, Weight
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