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Creating a Composite Bridge Deck for a Suspension Bridge

Recently, a composite Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) pedestrian suspension bridge was built to connect the John D. Tickle Engineering Building, a new five-story state-of-the-art structure measuring 110,000sq ft, to ‘The Hill’ on Neyland Drive at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

From Strongwell Corporation 10 Jan 2014

Creating Fiberglass Grating and Stair Treads for a Waterpark

Strongwell’s pultruded fiberglass grating and stair treads were installed at the Blue Harbor Resort, a four-story indoor waterpark located in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

From Strongwell Corporation 10 Jan 2014

GripCote Hi-Tac Water-Based, Eco-Bio Friendly Coating

GripCote Hi-Tac is a water based, eco-bio friendly coating that has been formulated specifically for pre-sized ready-to-assemble flooring.

From Liquiguard Technologies, Inc. 15 Oct 2013

Using Modern FRP Components in Grade II Listed Regeneration Applications

During October 2012 the composites world celebrated a historic milestone in Dawlish, United Kingdom. The world’s first Grade II listed FRP bridge replaced the Grade II listed Dawlish footbridge in the coastal scenic county of Devon.

From Strongwell Corporation 9 May 2013

The Possibilities of Sustainable Hardwood is an Alternative

In this interview, AZoBuild talks to Jan Terje Nielsen, Head of Marketing at Kebony AS about Kebony's Sustainably Grown Wood - Adapted and Developed to meet Tropical Hardwood Standards.

From Kebony AS 4 Mar 2013

3D Printing in Architecture and Construction

Janjaap Ruijssenaars, Architect and Owner of Universe Architecture talks to AZoBuild about 3D printing in Architecture and Construction.

By Kalwinder Kaur 27 Feb 2013

Fiberglass Ladders, Handrails, Beams and Walkways Offer High Strength to Weight Performance with Low Installation and Maintenance Costs

The solids separator platform at the North Putnam Wastewater Treatment Facility makes use of fiberglass handrails, ladder, walkways and beams.

From Strongwell Corporation 21 Feb 2013

Building the London Underground System

London's rapid transit railway system is called the London Underground, or commonly known as Tube or the Underground.

12 Feb 2013

Building the Palm Jumeirah

The Palm Jumeirah is an artificial archipelago created using land reclamation. It is one of three islands called the Palm Islands in Dubai.

By Ankit Singh 31 Jan 2013

Building La Sagrada Familia

The Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family, or Sagrada Família, was designed by Catalan architect, Antoni Gaudí and is a stunning work of art.

28 Jan 2013