Dec 10, 2021
The recreational boating industry is booming and according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association, the trend is here to stay. In 2020 new boat sales reached a 13-year high. Sales through March 2021 were up 30 percent...
Dec 10, 2021
Posted by Corey Sechler
Leave a CommentThe recreational boating industry is booming and according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association, the trend is here to stay. In 2020 new boat sales reached a 13-year high. Sales through March 2021 were up 30 percent...
Topics: waterfront infrastructure, FRP Composites
Nov 23, 2021
A pivotal Union Army victory at Gettysburg on October 3, 1863, prompted President Abraham Lincoln to write the proclamation that set the precedent for America’s national day of Thanksgiving. He named November 26, 1863, as an...
Nov 18, 2021
Posted by Gregg Blaszak
Leave a CommentAs part of the MBTA’s capital plan, the Silver Line 3 through Chelsea, Massachusetts saw major improvements. In 2019, we were tapped to install an FRP three level switchback ramp at Chelsea’s Bellingham Square Station. The new...
Topics: Rail Platforms, FRP Composites
Nov 10, 2021
Posted by Corey Sechler
Leave a CommentThe 1954 film “On The Waterfront” won eight academy awards for its gritty portrayal of union corruption on the docks. The movie also chronicled the redemption of ex-prize fighter Terry Malloy played by Marlon Brando who uttered...
Topics: waterfront infrastructure, FRP Composites
Oct 29, 2021
Structures fabricated from FRP composites provide lower lifetime costs. Traditionally, engineers design a structural project using materials such as wood, steel, or aluminum. While these materials meet performance and safety...
Topics: FRP Composites, structural fabrication
Oct 22, 2021
Last month, the Pennsylvania Greenways and Trails Summit held its biennial event in Erie, Pennsylvania, hosted by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Erie County, Erie County Conservation District...
Topics: trails, pedestrian bridges, trail bridges, bridge design
Oct 13, 2021
Posted by Scott Reeve
Leave a CommentA lot of companies are quick to talk about their capabilities. The word is routinely used to describe a company’s products and procedures. But there’s another way to look at it. The word “capabilities” can also mean a collection...
Topics: FRP, design capabilities, engineering capabilities
Oct 6, 2021
Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite material is poised to build better infrastructure and put cash back in the pockets of state agencies and private owners as soon as Congress passes the bipartisan infrastructure bill. On...
Topics: infrastructure report card, infrastructure bill, FRP
Sep 30, 2021
Posted by Jay Harris
Leave a CommentAt more than 1.4 million square feet, the Utility Expo is one of the largest trade shows to feature the latest utility technology and products. On this enormous stage, composites continue to show visitors and experts alike that...
Topics: FRP, utilities, utility poles, fire sleeve
Sep 24, 2021
CNBC recently reported that grid operators in the Western U.S. are struggling to keep operations running smoothly in the face of wildfires and drought. On August 31, 2021, the U.S. Drought Monitor recorded moderate to severe...
Topics: FRP, utilities, utility poles, fire sleeve
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