In order to build new infrastructure and to build new structures, advanced fibre-reinforced polymer composites have become essential materials. Advanced fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for ...

Some of its problems can only be solved through the use of composites. Applications in the these fields make use of the weatherability (corrosion resistance) and « stiffness with weight reduction » ...

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On May 2, the ASTM announced that its composite materials committee (D30) had developed a “new standard specification for the latest generation of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP)” rebar.

Composites are increasingly replacing traditional metallic components in various industrial applications, such as aerospace structures (aircraft wings and fuselage, rocket fairings, satellite ...

Polymer and plastic composites are plastics which are strengthened with fibers, fillers, particulates, powders and other matrix reinforcements to provide improved strength and/or stiffness. Examples ...

We lead the way in composites education and research, combining cutting edge fundamental science with strong industrial links for technology transfer. Advanced composite materials are critical to ...

The composites supply chain needs to move away from a linear economy that relies on ... For example, in the wind industry alone, it is estimated that, by 2050, 190,000 tonnes of carbon ...

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Footage has captured the moment a Chinese barge in Taiwan was suspected of colliding with a crane as the boat was docking on Monday. The videos show the crane next to the carrier ship as it pulls ...

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