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More than thirty years ago American author and minister, Robert Fulghum, published a collection of essays that shot to #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It was called “All I Really...

Since its’ founding, the Composite Advantage vision has been to see fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites receive the same level of acceptance as a construction material that...

The Northeast Corridor (NEC)—which runs from Boston to Washington DC—has the highest population density in the U.S. More than 2,200 trains carry approximately 750,000 riders per day, making...

This week Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. And like so many have said, it’s going to be a little bit different. A friend of mine has an interesting tradition that she started with her...

When you actually look at many of the products we use in our daily lives, you realize they aren’t just a conglomeration of parts—they are systems. If you get the opportunity to “lift the...

Sustainability in manufacturing is a big theme these days. It’s an umbrella term for programs, initiatives and activities that target the preservation of a resource. Most experts agree that

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines sustainable construction as the “practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and...

Discussions about movable bridges tend to focus on materials, mechanisms and maintenance. A moveable bridge is categorized as any bridge that changes position or shape to allow boats to...

Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) are composite materials created by combining carbon, glass, or aramid fibers with a polymer matrix. FRPs can be manufactured to any size, shape, or color...