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Specialists in AFP and LATW discuss process and lessons learned for new applications in CFRTP parts.

While fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) for structural uses aren’t included in the International Building Code (IBC) — yet — the International Building Code Working Group, part of the Architectural Division of the American Composites Manufacturers Assn. (ACMA), has made significant progress in getting composites approved for some uses in the 2009 edition of the IBC, published by the International Code Council (ICC). For now, composites are regulated by Chapter 26, Section 12 of the IBC.

This episode of CW Trending, sponsored by Composites One, takes a look at the opportunities for expanded use of composites in infrastructure applications.

“Pole Position” uses polarization properties to detect the positioning and orientation of carbon fibers during the cutting and stacking process, reducing waste and enhancing sustainability. 

The 18-member consortium will develop and use green chemistry processes to recycle composite materials and, among others, optimize the dismantling of wind farms through advanced software.

When used with composite reinforcements, EzCiclo can be recycled and degraded via the company’s CleaVER recycling technology with waste elimination and a final fiber with equivalent virgin fiber mechanical performance.

CW explores key composite developments that have shaped how we see and think about the industry today.

Flexible approach will provide added capacity to speed up project delivery, meet increased customer demands.

Consultant Joe Fox talks about the massive potential for composites use in infrastructure applications and what it will take to turn that potential into reality.

Gummiwerk KRAIBURG’s elastomer product protects against impact, directly adheres to materials, improves damping properties and more.