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Construction

Using composites in infrastructure rehab for 30 years

Among many topics, CompositesWorld keeps tabs on composites in infrastructure and construction, a topic being discussed this week as it happens at the American Composites Manufacturers Assn.’s (ACMA) 2017 Infrastructure Day and NIST Workshop in Washington, D.C. Dr. Mo Ehsani is there.

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Seriforge: A new paradigm for composite preforms

Silicon Valley startup aims to produce complex 3D carbon fiber preforms with z-axis reinforcement at mass production scale using automated processing lines.

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Infrastructure

Composites used to update century-old bridge

FRP composites gives British Columbia City a lightweight pedestrian bridge deck solution.

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Construction

Composites extensively used in Air Force communication tower

The tower was fabricated by Composite Support & Solutions using Ashland Derakane vinyl ester resin designed for pultrusion.

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Construction

Watch highlights from the ACMA Composites Executive Forum

CW's Editor-in-Chief Jeff Sloan discusses highlights from the ACMA Composites Executive Forum that took place in January 2017 in Washington, DC.

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3D-printed hybrid golf club head scores

Multi-material blend joins composite, titanium and brass.

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RTM

JEC World 2017 exhibit preview

JEC World will be held March 14-16 in Paris. CW previews some of the products and technologies that will be at the show.

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Adhesives

X-rays for NDT of composites

Nondestructive test (NDT) methods can be employed during the design, manufacture and in-field maintenance of composite components.

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Pressure Vessels

Infrastructure and construction — credit where due

Aerospace and automotive dominate the headlines, but one needs to take a wider look sometimes.

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Ketones

Material supplier, manufacturer marry in oil and gas

Victrex and Magma Global, which have a long history of cooperation in the oil and gas industry, inched closer together with Victrex taking a minority interest in the composite pipe manufacturer.

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Lexus' new sport yacht concept featuring CFRP construction

The Lexus Sport Yacht concept’s unique CFRP construction reportedly saves nearly 2,200 lb compared to a similar yacht in fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP).

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Wind/Energy

Hydraulic hybrids: Boosting fuel economy without batteries

Carbon fiber helps to lightweight hydraulic accumulators, increasing efficiency in hybrid vehicles and myriad other applications.

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