Infrastructure
Innovative Bridge Research and Construction Program study released
According to the American Composites Manufacturers Assn., the study results support adoption of composites and advanced materials in infrastructure, construction and transportation.
Read MorePeople in Composites – January 2019
CW’s monthly roundup of people news in the composites industry.
Read MoreTecnofire adds fire resistance to transportation and infrastructure applications
Intumescent nonwoven veils improve the fire performance of composites in bridge, bus, building, marine and aircraft structures.
Read MoreCFRP module saves weight on rocket design
Taking advantage of carbon fiber/PEEK mechanical and thermal performance, the Technical University of Munich replaces an aluminum rocket module with a 40+% lighter composite alternative.
Read MoreThe best job I ever had
Retiring CW senior editor Sara Black reflects on her almost twenty years as a writer for CompositesWorld and all she’s learned along the way.
Read MoreLooking ahead at composites trends in 2019
Columnist Dale Brosius predicts 2019 will reveal growth opportunities in infrastructure, wind energy and personal air mobility for composites.
Read MoreSynthetic mother-of-pearl may join the growing list of advanced materials
A composite material with similar microstructure to natural mother-of-pearl has been developed by researchers at Switzerland's ETH Zurich research institute.
Read MoreUSQ holds composite rebar workshop
Internationally-renowned expert provides Australian civil and composite engineers with workshop on the use of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials in infrastructure.
Read MoreJoinlox and USQ recognized for composite pile repair system
Joinlox and USQ collaborative technology on composite infrastructure repair solution receives JEC Asia Innovation Award 2018.
Read MoreThe Netherlands to showcase the country's composites expertise at JEC World 2019
The Netherlands are a leader in thermoplastic composites, automation, sustainability in composites, and applications of composites in a water environment, such as bridges, locks and ships.
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