Nov 27, 2019
Thanksgiving is a beautiful, colorful and vibrant time of year. There is much to be thankful for, between the crisp smell of leaves to our cherished time with our loved ones. Whether you have a Thanksgiving or a Friendsgiving,...
Nov 27, 2019
Thanksgiving is a beautiful, colorful and vibrant time of year. There is much to be thankful for, between the crisp smell of leaves to our cherished time with our loved ones. Whether you have a Thanksgiving or a Friendsgiving,...
Nov 20, 2019
We’ve all heard the saying that “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” No one is quite sure of the idom’s origin, but historians believe it has been used in one form or another since the 3rd century BC. The saying typically...
Topics: Fiber-Reinforced Polymer
Nov 13, 2019
A recent rise in health and environmental consciousness has led many people to begin walking and biking in lieu of driving their cars. Whether pedestrians are commuting or are out for a leisurely walk, their safety relies on an...
Topics: FiberSPAN, pedestrian bridges, pedestrian bridge decks, frp bridge, Fiber-Reinforced Polymer, FRP
Nov 6, 2019
Deteriorating infrastructure, especially bridges, is a frequent topic in the news. No bridge is exempt from having structural issues given the constantly increasing traffic count, and the relentless weather events that require...
Topics: Infrastructure
Oct 30, 2019
With Halloween just a day away, stores are full of people buying bags of candy for trick- or-treating, poring over last minute costume choices and picking out pumpkins to carve. It’s also the time of year when classic films like...
Topics: bridge design
Oct 23, 2019
When choosing a construction material for your infrastructure project, the typical options include reinforced concrete, steel, or wood. As an engineer, it is your responsibility to select the proper material that will get the job...
Topics: Fiber-Reinforced Polymer, FRP, Corrosion and Maintenance
Oct 17, 2019
Pedestrian fatalities are escalating according to a recent study issued by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). The nonprofit represents state and territorial highway safety offices. GHSA based its study on data it...
Topics: pedestrian bridge decks
Oct 11, 2019
Do you need to rehabilitate a bridge that is deteriorating? Looking for an alternative to creosote-soaked, timber piles? How about a ferry fender that won’t rot? Or maybe you need a new rail platform that can resist chemicals and...
Topics: FRP
Oct 2, 2019
The Transport Association of Canada (TAC) conference and exhibition was held last week in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This was the first year that Composite Advantage exhibited at the conference. I was encouraged to participate by our...
Topics: Conferences
Sep 25, 2019
Composite Advantage attended the PORTS 2019 Conference last week in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. Like previous events, this was a great conference full of technical content and quality attendees. As a company that designs and sells an...
Topics: Conferences