Infrastructure
Composites bridge decks, utility poles and pipelines
Hota Gangarao, Ph.D., P.E., is the director of the Constructed Facilities Center and professor of civil engineering, at West Virginia University (WVU, Morgantown, W. Va., U.S.A.). He owns several U.S. patents, has published more than 300 technical papers, supervised 250 M.S. and Ph.D. students and organized and
Read MoreSAMPE Europe/JEC Show 2004 Preview
SAMPE's 25th International Jubilee Conference accents the advanced composites community's global expansion in aerospace, automotive, marine and infrastructure applications.
Read MoreComposite rib structure for Airbus A380 vertical tail
Fabricator exceeds Airbus performance requirements with hand layed rib truss structure for A380.
Read MoreAre Hybrid Designs the Future for Composite Bridge Decks?
Teaming composites with traditional materials may be the future direction for cost-effective infrastructure replacement.
Read MoreJEC/SAMPE Europe 2004 mirrors the composites community&'s global expansion
Annual Paris exhibition mirrors the composites community's global expansion.
Read MoreHow Are Composite Bridges Performing?
Ongoing monitoring and inspection demonstrates that composite bridge decks meet or exceed expectations.
Read MoreLow-cost carbon fiber: Real or just wishful thinking?
In a wide variety of applications, from easy-to-install bridges to ultra-lightweight, fuel-efficient vehicles, there has been great excitement in recent years about the potential for using carbon fiber-reinforced composites.
Read MoreComposites Make Large Difference In small Medical, Dental Applications
Surgical instruments and dental restoratives take advantage of polymers with glass-fiber and nanomaterial reinforcements.
Read MoreAdvanced Pultrusion Takes Off In Commercial Aircraft Structures
Innovative prepreg pultrusion process forms profiles equal to autoclaved components at lower cost.
Read MoreVinyl Esters Make Tough Parts For Highly Corrosive Applications
An array of case studies showcases the growing acceptance of fiberglass/vinyl ester composites in harsh industrial environments.
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