Nov 10, 2021
The 1954 film “On The Waterfront” won eight academy awards for its gritty portrayal of union corruption on the docks. The movie also chronicled the redemption of ex-prize fighter Terry Malloy played by Marlon Brando who uttered...
Nov 10, 2021
The 1954 film “On The Waterfront” won eight academy awards for its gritty portrayal of union corruption on the docks. The movie also chronicled the redemption of ex-prize fighter Terry Malloy played by Marlon Brando who uttered...
Topics: waterfront infrastructure, FRP Composites
Oct 29, 2021
Structures fabricated from FRP composites provide lower lifetime costs. Traditionally, engineers design a structural project using materials such as wood, steel, or aluminum. While these materials meet performance and safety...
Topics: FRP Composites, structural fabrication
Oct 22, 2021
Last month, the Pennsylvania Greenways and Trails Summit held its biennial event in Erie, Pennsylvania, hosted by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Erie County, Erie County Conservation District...
Topics: trails, pedestrian bridges, trail bridges, bridge design
Oct 13, 2021
A lot of companies are quick to talk about their capabilities. The word is routinely used to describe a company’s products and procedures. But there’s another way to look at it. The word “capabilities” can also mean a collection...
Topics: FRP, design capabilities, engineering capabilities
Oct 6, 2021
Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite material is poised to build better infrastructure and put cash back in the pockets of state agencies and private owners as soon as Congress passes the bipartisan infrastructure bill. On...
Topics: infrastructure report card, infrastructure bill, FRP
Sep 30, 2021
At more than 1.4 million square feet, the Utility Expo is one of the largest trade shows to feature the latest utility technology and products. On this enormous stage, composites continue to show visitors and experts alike that...
Topics: FRP, utilities, utility poles, fire sleeve
Sep 24, 2021
CNBC recently reported that grid operators in the Western U.S. are struggling to keep operations running smoothly in the face of wildfires and drought. On August 31, 2021, the U.S. Drought Monitor recorded moderate to severe...
Topics: FRP, utilities, utility poles, fire sleeve
Sep 16, 2021
Pedestrian bridges play an important role in helping those who walk across them reach their destination – including children on their way to school in Narragansett, Rhode Island. So when a company reached out to us looking for a...
Topics: bridges, composite bridge, bridge design, frp bridge, FRP, access structures
Sep 9, 2021
Like most of the country, those of us who have dedicated ourselves to improving our nation’s infrastructure were pleased to see the bipartisan infrastructure bill [Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act] pass the Senate last...
Topics: Infrastructure, FRP Composites, FRP
Sep 2, 2021
During hurricane season, cooling towers for HVAC are at risk. Hurricanes and tropical storms can cause major damage to facilities. This type of damage can be costly to the cooling towers and related equipment and the potential...
Topics: FRP Composites, FRP, Cooling Towers