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Successfully Paint Over Hot Dip Galvanized Steel is Known as Duplex Systems

Successfully painting over hot dipped galvanized steel, known as a duplex system, is an orthodox industrial painting procedure.

From Galvanizers Association of Australia 27 Apr 2007

Collaboration from Concept to Construction

Engineering solutions provider Boulting Group, understands the importance of collaboration and that it needs to be at the heart of every project.

From Boulting Group 27 Mar 2018

How Modularization is Transforming Plant Design & Build

Here, Boulting Group explore the concept of modularization and how it is transforming the design and build process both at home and overseas.

From Boulting Group 22 Mar 2018

Predicting Concrete Tie Failures via Improved Freeze-Thaw Testing Standards

Scientists and engineers are able to predict concrete tie failures with the help of accelerated tests carried out in the laboratory.

From RJ Lee Group Inc. 28 Jan 2013

Ensuring Scenic Views for All with Strongwell’s EXTREN

Since its formation in 1919, the mission of Sea Scouts has remained unchanged. High adventure aquatic activities and nautical education are offered by the Boy Scouts of America’s Sea Scout program to introduce youth to leadership, teamwork, and citizenship, while fostering marine and nature studies.

From Strongwell Corporation 18 Jan 2017

Choosing Extren over Aluminum

Strongwell manufactures EXTREN® using a proprietary combination of thermosetting polyester or vinyl ester resin systems and fiberglass reinforcements. EXTREN® is available in over 100 standard shapes.

From Strongwell Corporation 14 Dec 2016

Substituting Aluminum and Steel with High Strength Pultruded Fiberglass Grating

DURAGRID® and DURADEK® high strength pultruded bar type gratings from Strongwell offer the intrinsic benefits of fiberglass and can also be designed and utilized just like traditional metal grates.

From Strongwell Corporation 15 Dec 2016

Designing Ladders and Rails with SAFRAIL Fiberglass

SAFRAIL™ fiberglass ladders and ladder cages from Strongwell are a common sight in many industries, and are mounted on the sides of tanks and buildings.

From Strongwell Corporation 14 Dec 2016

High Strength Corrosion Resistant Material for Refurbishment of Underwater Pool Surfaces

The Natatorium Complex situated on the campus of Indiana University -Purdue University Indianapolis (lUPUI) in Indianapolis, Indiana, was completed in 1982. The complex was selected to conduct its sixth US Olympic diving trials in 2016.

From Strongwell Corporation 9 May 2014

Improving Sustainability in Buildings Using Molded Gratings

A new green rooftop was installed in 2014 on top of the Gordon Persons Building, a low rise building located in Montgomery, Alabama. This type of rooftop is termed as ‘green roofing,’ which is being pursued by cities to lower the carbon footprint of buildings as part of their effort to transform urban areas.

From Strongwell Corporation 9 May 2014

Calcium Carbonate Concrete: Building on Recycling

AZoBuild talks to Professors Noguchi and Maruyama about their research and development of Calcium Carbonate Concrete (CCC), a new material that has the potential to cause a sustainable revolution in the construction industry.

What are the Positive Human Effects of Biophilic Urban Planning?

Biophilic design has been gaining interest within the construction and urban planning industries. Trying to incorporate nature into buildings and public spaces intends to promote people’s health and wellbeing, as well as creating spaces with sustainability built-in.