Civil Infrastructure – Concrete Products

State DOT officials, allies charter certification-driven FRP Institute

February 17, 2022February 17, 2022 Concrete News

A new research and certification group will help advance composite reinforcement for heavy/civil concrete in North America and beyond. Incorporated last month, the FRP Institute for Civil Infrastructure will serve as the focal point for research, testing, material certification and education surrounding fiber reinforced polymers, according to President and CEO Richard Krolewski. A veteran of the National Precast Concrete Association,…

Hemp fiber adds to FRP buzz

February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 Don Marsh

Carbon, glass and basalt fiber manufacturers are improving their concrete market prospects by pursuing certification for fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforcement. FRP bar and tendons offer compelling alternatives to traditional reinforcements for bridge decks, pavements, marine structures and other conditions whose chemical exposure invites steel corrosion. FRP is also attracting attention for its potential to lower embodied carbon in finished…