Construction
Understanding Thermoset and Thermoplastics
We all react to heat differently, which is a simple description of the distinction between thermoset and thermoplastics—they behave differently when heat is applied to it. The chemical properties of thermoset become permanently strengthened when exposed to heat. Once thermoset plastics are altered by exposure to heat, they cannot be remolded. Thermoplastics, on the other Read More…
How the Pultrusion Process Helps Car Crash Victims
The pultrusion process can be used to make a wide variety of composite products for industries such as aerospace, construction and chemical processing. However, this process also allows first responders to have the best of tools for dealing with a motor vehicle accident. What Is the Pultrusion Process? The pultrusion process is one of several Read More…
The American Institute of Architects National Convention
The AIA National Convention is the industry’s leading national event with essential, topical education sessions and tours; exhibitors ready to show you what’s new and what’s next; and many networking events and opportunities to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones. Continuing Education Create a learning experience tailored to your own professional needs and Read More…
American Composites Manufacturers Association Certification Program
The Certified Composites Technician (CCT) program is the industry’s gold standard for composites training. It is designed to strengthen industry standards, elevate production performance, upgrade individual levels of knowledge and skill and offer public recognition to those who demonstrate a prescribed level of expertise in a specific composites specialization. The program was created by ACMA Read More…
American Composites Manufacturers Association Architectural Division
The Architectural Division is one of ACMA’s Composites Growth Initiative (CGI) Committees. This specialty industry committee focused on growing composites in various market segments and manufacturing processes. By changing codes and creating specifications, the Architectural Division is working to make fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites an acceptable alternative to traditional materials, such as concrete, steel Read More…
CICI – Center for the Integration of Composites into Infrastructure
The Center for the Integration of Composites into Infrastructure is a National Science Foundation (NSF) Industry/University Cooperative Research Center which began operations in July 2009. The primary objective of the center is to usher applications of composites in civil and military infrastructures to the next level through collaborative efforts between West Virginia University, Rutgers, the Read More…
Composites in Building and Construction
Composites are used in building and construction, architecture and infrastructure applications, particularly as a reinforcing material. Lately, bridge construction has proven a particularly promising application. Read more at: http://www.compositesworld.com/zones/construction-and-infrastructure-composites
