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Jun 12, 2025

Carried Away-Preserve Bridge Health with An FRP Bridge Drainage System

A bridge drainage system is typically one of the last tasks to be completed during a new bridge build project, but it is essential to the health of the structure. The ability for DOT’s to...
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Sep 21, 2022

5 Reasons to use Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP)

When selecting a building material for an infrastructure project, there are a few key factors to consider before making a decision. Engineers must be sure to make selections that will...
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Jun 30, 2021

Look Behind the Label

There is nothing more rewarding than when a customer dominates the competition because a newer technology took their product or system beyond its intended capacity or capability. More often...
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Jun 25, 2021

FRP vs. Fiberglass

Some industry professionals use the terms “fiberglass” and “fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)” interchangeably. However, there is technically a difference as the two can refer to distinct...
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Jun 10, 2021

From Uses to Field Services: Learn About FRP for Infrastructure

Fiber-reinforced polymer, or FRP, is an engineered material used in many different types of infrastructure projects. Its uses range from bridge decking and utility poles to handrails and...
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May 12, 2021

An Introduction to FRP Materials & Manufacturing Methods at CCG

In recent years, fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) has become a widely accepted alternative to traditional building materials like metal and wood. The composite consists of a polymer resin...
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Mar 29, 2021

Heavy Lifting For Lightweight FRP Structures

From the earliest historical accounts, structures were built from locally available materials. Rudimentary steel production can be traced to the 13th century BC [and earlier] where it was...
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Feb 16, 2021

It’s A New Day

Some psychiatrists and scientists think the human brain is hardwired to do the same things over and over. They believe that this is the underlying reason people find change difficult....
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Feb 10, 2021

Cliff Notes For the Design and Evaluation of FRP Infrastructure Products

For the last few weeks, we’ve been talking about the installation of a complex fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite rail platform project at Chelsea Rail Station in Massachusetts. This...
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Oct 21, 2020

FRP Alternative Applications

Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) are composite materials created by combining carbon, glass, or aramid fibers with a polymer matrix. FRPs can be manufactured to any size, shape, or color...
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