Feb 5, 2020
Since 2005, Composite Advantage has been a leading supplier of fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) for infrastructure construction materials. FRP is a durable and cost-effective alternative to standard construction materials such...
Feb 5, 2020
Since 2005, Composite Advantage has been a leading supplier of fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) for infrastructure construction materials. FRP is a durable and cost-effective alternative to standard construction materials such...
Topics: Fiber-Reinforced Polymer, FRP
Dec 31, 2019
When I was a kid, I went to the moon, journeyed to the center of the Earth and travelled 20,000 leagues under the sea. I took these adventures in books where anything is possible. Over this last year, our blogs have taken you...
Topics: FRP
Dec 11, 2019
Over the past 15 years, Composite Advantage has manufactured fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) decking for bridges of all kinds. From simple footbridges in National Parks to multi-lane vehicle bridges in major metropolitan areas, if...
Topics: FiberSPAN, vehicle bridges, Fiber-Reinforced Polymer, FRP
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
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 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
Aug 21, 2019
Next week is the first ever “National Composites Week.” Across the country our industry will take time to showcase the facets of composite materials technology and celebrate how it is being used to continually improve the world...
Topics: FRP
Aug 14, 2019
At Composite Advantage, our vision is for Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) materials to have the same acceptance for construction as the traditional materials of steel, concrete and wood. We believe that quality should never be...
Topics: Rail Platforms, rail, FRP Rail Platforms, FRP, Tee Stiffened Panels, double tee
Aug 7, 2019
Rail platforms play several important functions in the transportation industry. They must safely withstand high volumes of foot traffic, as well as other loads. They also need to be spacious enough to comfortably accommodate the...
Topics: FiberSPAN, Rail Platforms, FRP Rail Platforms, Fiber-Reinforced Polymer, FRP, Weight, Corrosion and Maintenance, Slab Decking, Tee Stiffened Panels, Custom Panels
Jun 26, 2019
Many architecture and infrastructure designers are switching from concrete, wood, or metal architecture to fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in their structures. This versatile engineered material resists corrosion and...
Topics: FRP