Current market and application of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites
- Transportation: 32%
- Construction: 21%
- Corrosion-resistant equipment: 12%
- Electrical/electronic: 11.5%
- Marine: 11%
- Consumer production: 6.5%
- Others
Opportunities and Challenges of FRP Structural Profiles
- Highway Structures
For example: bridge deck/beam/abutment panel/rebar/dowel bar/pole/post/signboard and signpost/guardrail system/sound barrier/drainage system
- Utility Pole
- Wind Energy
- Blast Protection of Structures
- Decking for Navy and Marina
The reason of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites or advanced composite materials are very attractive for these applications due to
- High strength-to-weight
- Stiffness-to-weight ratios
- Corrosion resistance
- Light weight and potentially high durability
