Infrastructure

Composites are used all over the world to help construct and repair a wide variety of infrastructure applications, from buildings and bridges to roads to and railways.

Hyperloop One Completes World’s First Successful Hyperloop Full Systems Test

Hyperloop One announced the successful completion of the world's first full systems Hyperloop test in a vacuum environment. This test was Phase 1 of a multi-Phase program and was privately conducted on May 12,...

Composites Are on the Fast Track

The global rail industry seeks innovative solutions to make train travel more reliable, comfortable and cost-effective. Despite its storied history, rail is rarely the first choice for speedy travel these...

ACMA Teaches Benefits of Composites to Engineers at 2017 International Bridge Conference

Last week, during the 2017 International Bridge Conference in National Harbor, Md., the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) held its 17th consecutive technical workshop at the International...

FRP Pipe Helps Make Power Plant Fish-Friendly

FiberSystems in Dayton, Ohio, made a splash for composites recently when its GFRP pipe was chosen over conventional materials for a fish-friendly project at National Grid’s Port Jefferson Power Station on...

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Construction of World’s First Full Scale Hyperloop Capsule Begins

Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) has begun construction of the world's first full-scale Passenger Hyperloop™ Capsule. HTT is one of a handful of startups that have been working toward developing...

UK Set to Construct World’s First Modular GFRP Bridge

UK-based design consultancy Arup and bridge specialist Mabey announced they have delivered the world’s first modular, rapid-assembly glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) bridge. “There is always room...