23 February 2012
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Applications

FRP composites have wide range of application in construction. There are several key reasons why composites are employed:

  • Time saving - low weight for fast construction in time tight projects 
  • Durability - able to survive, especially in harsh environments 
  • Repair - to allow repair of structures in-situ 
  • Strengthening - strengthening of structures in-situ 
  • Tailor-made properties - where especially high performance is needed in one direction
  • Appearance - where a particular colour, shape or texture is required
  • Blast/fire - where blast or fire resistance is required
  • Radio transparent
  • Low maintenance - in conditions where difficult access makes maintenance hard

The main areas of application of FRP composites in construction are:

  • Architectural
  • Bridge
  • Cladding
  • Column wrapping 
  • Domes
  • Enclosures 
  • Fencing
  • Masts
  • Pipes 
  • Refurbishment / strengthening existing structures
  • Roofing
  • Seismic retrofitting
  • Structures - including modular
  • Tanks
  • Towers

For a more detailed look at these applications with case studies, please click here.