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Case Study: Phenolic Grating Provides Lightweight Decking Offshore

Jan 23, 2019

DURAGRID® phenolic grating, developed by Strongwell, provides the weight savings necessary for floating tension leg platforms, as well …

Case Study: Fiberglass Fights Corrosion “Underwater” and Above

Jan 23, 2019

The Mall of America’s “UnderWater World”, Minneapolis, Minnesota, is an aquatic extravaganza. The exhibit features a series of …

Case Study: DURADEK® Platforms and Catwalks Save Laguardia Millions in Maintenance Costs

Jan 23, 2019

Skid and corrosion resistant fiberglass catwalks and platforms extend one mile over the bay at LaGuardia Airport. The …

Case Study: Fiberglass Grating Stays Ship Shape Longer

Jan 23, 2019

“No Le Hace” is a 74′ power boat built by Delta Marine, Seattle, Washington. She has made over …

Case Study: Fiberglass Floating Docks Save High Maintenance Costs

Jan 23, 2019

Seepage from Snohomish County, Washington landfill mounds is held in containment pits where it is treated with bacteria …

Case Study: DURADEK® Cut Costs in Olympic Pool Operation

Jan 22, 2019

Thompson and Associates, Consulting Engineers of Tulsa, Oklahoma, has for several years specialized in the design of Olympic swimming …

Case Study: When Steel Falls Short

Jan 14, 2019

In 2015, Pipex px® supplied and fabricated two FRP bridges in Scotland. One bridge is located in the …

Case Study: Combatting Chloride Stress Corrosion

Jan 14, 2019

Since the inception of indoor aquatic parks, metals such as stainless steel alloys, carbon steel, iron, copper, bronze …

Case Study: Sunshade Awnings Preserve Views

Jan 11, 2019

Sunshade installations have become increasingly popular in building designs as the influx of city dwellers continue to challenge …

Case Study: FRP Honors the Resiliency of the Sea Scouts

Dec 28, 2018

The mission of the Sea Scouts has been unchanged since the group’s formation in 1919. The Boy Scouts …