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.