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.

Educating and Engaging End Users in Construction and Infrastructure

ACMA’s Composites Tech Days provide a unique opportunity for members to engage with end users in key markets. This spring, the association will host the Construction/Infrastructure Composites Tech Days on...

Concrete Reinforced with Basalt Fiber Tested for Use in Roadways

A trial in England funded by National Highways and led by Skanska in partnership with the National Composites Centre is comparing traditional steel reinforced concrete with a low carbon concrete reinforced...

Carbon Fiber Lattice Cell Towers Enable Sturdy and Cost-effective 5G Rollout

As the demand for 5G connectivity grows, estimates for tower construction in the U.S. over the next five years reach $30 billion and even more internationally. IsoTruss® carbon fiber lattice cell...

Opening Opportunities in Infrastructure

A decade ago, conversations about infrastructure mainly revolved around the need for additional funding to repair it. But those discussions have evolved, increasingly emphasizing the need for sustainability...

Sewer Lines Restored and Repaired with Carbon Fiber Polymer Lining

Deteriorated and leaking pipes are a major concern for pipeline owners and operators, and those in charge of maintenance and repair are constantly searching for cost-effective and long-lasting solutions to...

Composite Bridge Breaks New Ground

With the successful installation of a composite arch highway bridge near Duvall, Wash. – the first of its kind on the West Coast – the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has gained a...