Towering Above Design
Measuring almost 200 feet in height, the world’s largest freestanding FRP tower was part of a 40-year R&D …
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FRP Parking Garage Guardrail
In 1994, the architectural firm of Kesells Diboll Kessels (KDK) designed the Tulane University Parking Garage. Within the …
Custom Pultruded CFRP Beam Lightens Fifth Wheel Design
Strongwell recently pultruded a custom CFRP beam for use in the core of JOST International’s fifth wheel system. …
Fiberglass Lands in the Top Spot
Corrosion-related maintenance issues have plagued coastal residential developments for decades. One of the most prevalent corrosion-related maintenance issues has …
Case Study: Fiberglass Highlights the Lines of Safety
Workplaces and places of businesses adhere to the emergency planning protocol of at least two exit routes to …
Case Study: Pultruded Handrail Complements Aquatic Park
Originally built in 1965, the Chatfield Municipal Pool is adjacently located to the Chatfield High School in Minnesota. …
Case Study: First In Flight with Personal Hydrofoiling
TECHNICAL DATA Product: Electrical Hydrofoil Surfboard Keel Process: Pultrusion Materials & Sizes: Custom Pultrusion For: Lift Foils User: Lift Foils Born out of a concept by the head …
Case Study: FRP Honors the Resiliency of the Sea Scouts
The mission of the Sea Scouts has been unchanged since the group’s formation in 1919. The Boy Scouts …
Case Study: Composite Pilings Protect Platinum Leed Site from Flooding
In 2011, Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) began construction on its East Campus Operations Center, a net zero …
Case Study: Composites Design Proves that the Sky is the Limit
In 2015 domestic and international auto shows focused heavily on lightweighting through the integration of composites within vehicular …