Jul 29, 2021
Unscathed FRP utility pole after a hurricane
Resiliency is one of the most used words these days. This is due to many reasons, including recognition that we need longer-lasting infrastructure and the extreme weather pushing...
Jul 29, 2021
Unscathed FRP utility pole after a hurricane
Resiliency is one of the most used words these days. This is due to many reasons, including recognition that we need longer-lasting infrastructure and the extreme weather pushing...
Topics: FRP Composites, FRP, Resiliency
Jul 22, 2021
What do you imagine when you picture yourself aboard a ferry that is transporting you across a body of water? Perhaps a rolling breeze? Nice, sunny weather and shimmering water? Scenic views? When the ride ends and the ferry is...
Topics: ferry terminals, FRP
Jul 2, 2021
On July 8, 1776, bells and band music accompanied the first public reading of the Declaration in Philadelphia’s Independence Square. The following year, the city recognized Independence Day with bonfires, bells and fireworks. The...
Topics: FRP
Jun 30, 2021
There is nothing more rewarding than when a customer dominates the competition because a newer technology took their product or system beyond its intended capacity or capability. More often than not, it is a key component or...
Topics: FRP Composites, Fiber-Reinforced Polymer, FRP, custom molding and OEM products, Crane outrigger pads
Jun 25, 2021
Some industry professionals use the terms “fiberglass” and “fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)” interchangeably. However, there is technically a difference as the two can refer to distinct products. Below, we highlight what...
Topics: FRP Composites, Fiber-Reinforced Polymer, FRP, Fiberglass
Jun 10, 2021
Fiber-reinforced polymer, or FRP, is an engineered material used in many different types of infrastructure projects. Its uses range from bridge decking and utility poles to handrails and ladders, with plenty of room and design...
Topics: Fiber-Reinforced Polymer, FRP, field service
Jun 2, 2021
FRP composite technology offers a wide range of products and solutions for construction and infrastructure projects. To better understand WHY and WHEN composites offer value in projects and WHAT infrastructure stakeholders want...
Topics: American Composite Manufacturers Association, FRP Composites, FRP, ACMA
May 19, 2021
Cleveland, Ohio was founded in 1796 by the Connecticut Land Company. In 1895, the Cleveland Yachting Club (CYC) built docks and a clubhouse on the city’s Lake Erie shoreline. At the time, East 9th Street stopped at the railroad...
Topics: pedestrian bridge decks, FRP
May 12, 2021
In recent years, fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) has become a widely accepted alternative to traditional building materials like metal and wood. The composite consists of a polymer resin matrix reinforced with fibers, which...
Topics: FRP Composites, vacuum infusion, Fiber-Reinforced Polymer, FRP, pultrusion, hand lamination
Apr 28, 2021
In a Tale of Two Cities Charles Dickens wrote, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” The novel’s opening lines could be used to summarize 2020 for marine manufacturers. According to Vicky Yu, director of business...
Topics: waterfront infrastructure, FRP