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Are Hybrid Designs the Future for Composite Bridge Decks?
Teaming composites with traditional materials may be the future direction for cost-effective infrastructure replacement.
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Vinyl ester composite parts in boat stern drive resist corrosion and damage
Volvo Penta's Ocean Series brings vinyl ester composites to the powertrain end of the boat.
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NAIA auto show spotlights pop-free SMC, cars with carbon fiber
Detroit auto exhibition spotlights pop-free SMC, cars with carbon fiber.
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Pultruded composite sheet piling replace degraded wood pilings
Creative Pultrusions Inc. has developed a tough composite sheet piling system that is lighter in weight and more corrosion resistant and environmentally stable than wood, concrete or steel piling material.
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Automated RTM process optimizes cost reduction in VW automotive plant
Efficient production of VW T5 transporter roofs allows ten-year price guarantee.
Read MoreJEC/SAMPE Europe 2004 mirrors the composites community&'s global expansion
Annual Paris exhibition mirrors the composites community's global expansion.
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Parts consolidation key to lower cost composites
Reducing part count creates new engineering challenges.
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New film and paste adhesives for specialized applications
Customer performance demands drive thriving film and paste technology development.
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Fiber Placement The Centerpiece Of NCAM
Cryogenic composites just one facet of Lockheed Martins National Center for Advanced Manufacturing.
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Schooner features carbon fiber masts, booms, spreaders
When Lion's Whelp, built by Portland Yacht Services (Portland, Maine, U.S.A.) embarked on its inaugural cruise, even seasoned marine observers saw a 65 ft white schooner, reminiscent of the early 20th century's Alden Schooners, complete with spars authentically detailed from wood with traditional brass fittings. But
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Cocured materials damp vibration in composite structures
Viscoelastic layers convert strain energy into heat, suppressing the harmful effects.
Read MoreHow Are Composite Bridges Performing?
Ongoing monitoring and inspection demonstrates that composite bridge decks meet or exceed expectations.
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