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Construction Market
Bridge Deck
A modular fiber reinforced polymer bridge deck was constructed in
West Virginia, demonstrating the use of composite materials for
highway bridge construction. The composite bridge deck
cross-section was designed using full-depth hexagons and
half-depth trapezoids manufactured from the pultrusion process.
High-performance characteristics make FRP the ideal
material for bridge deck construction.
Vehicular Bridge
This fiber reinforced polymer vehicular bridge has been installed
and load rated for 15,000 lbs. at the Philadelphia Zoo,
Philadelphia, PA. The bridge was designed in modular parts to span
10, 20, 30 and 40 ft. over moated areas at the zoo, providing
access for earth moving equipment.
Cooling Towers
The Northwind/Unicom Cooling Tower project was part of a new
Central Energy Plant located in downtown Chicago. These towers, by
evaporative heat and mass transfer cooling, provide cold water to
an ice storage system. Eleven structural components were produced
in four unique, pultruded, customer-specified colors which blend
with those of the building superstructure below
Buildings
The West Virginia Department of Transportation uses a
multi-cellular fiber reinforced polymer building (approx. 40' x
21' x 14') to store signs, chemicals and snow removal equipment.
The walls were constructed with pultruded wide flange beams, using
bi-directional fabric mats for higher strength and stiffness.
Pedestrian Bridges
Fiber-reinforced polymer components are ideal for use in
pedestrian bridges, especially in areas where the surroundings
cannot be disturbed. Pedestrian bridges as long as 80 feet have
replaced steel and wooden bridges. High-strength components are
lightweight and can be carried to the site, eliminating the need
for heavy installation equipment. Corrosion resistant, low
maintenance, and inherent color characteristics make FRP the
choice material for pedestrian bridges.
Access Systems
Handrail
and walkways
constructed of Pultex®.
Caged
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Improving the Nation's Bridges

This Modular Vehicular Bridge
can be reconstructed to provide a lifting frame for zoo animals.

Energy plant towers are used for heating and cooling functions.

Wall panel system was
custom made for higher strength and stiffness.

Pedestrian Bridge
located nearthe dazzling Waimoku Fallsin Maui, Hawaii.
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