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Prefabrication is one approach to construction in which building components are manufactured in a controlled environment, transported to a construction site, and assembled to form buildings. Recent studies have shown …

Fiber-reinforced plastics (FRPs) include a polymer matrix material and reinforcing materials like glass, carbon, and aramid fibers. FRP products may be formed by pultrusion, a continuous process that begins with …

Plastics. What comes to mind when you hear that word? Unfortunately for many people, it’s some version of this image. We’ve been haunted by pictures of overflowing landfills and polluted …

While fiber reinforced polymers (FRPs) make great building materials on their own, their use as reinforcements in combination with more traditional construction materials like wood and concrete is gaining a …

Fiber-reinforced plastics (FRPs) are composite materials made up of a polymer matrix reinforced with fiber. The unique combination of physical properties found in FRPs can bring significant improvements to 3D …

Composite materials of various kinds have an important place in modern manufacturing, particularly in industries like aerospace that require materials with high strength that are also lightweight. A common type …

Recently, we wrote about the problem of plastic waste and the potential impact bioplastic could have. Most of the plastic waste in the world comes from things like bags, food …

Plastic is an incredibly useful material. It comes in a variety of forms for all sorts of applications. It is relatively inexpensive, durable, and strong. For these reasons, global production …

The market for fiber-reinforced plastic was estimated at about $68 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach $109 billion by 2026. This material is increasingly important in many areas …

Composites are increasingly used in demanding applications that require high-performance characteristics like strength and durability. Key areas include the aerospace and automotive industries as well as infrastructure. In these kinds …