Fiberglass reinforced panels (FRPs) or fiberglass reinforced plywood are flexible panels made of strong polyester resin reinforced with fiberglass. FRPs have a good surface texture and high durability, making them a perfect choice for covering walls and ceilings of commercial ...
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CABKOMA Strand Rods: World’s Lightest Anti-Seismic Reinforcement
Japan-based Komatsu Seiten Fabric Laboratory developed an innovative thermoplastic carbon fiber composite called CABKOMA Strand Rod in 2016. It is an efficient seismic reinforcement material that is being used in Komatsu Seiten’s head office exterior to protect it from earthquakes. ...
What is Diamond Plate in Construction?
A diamond plate or deck plate is a type of floor plate with one side having textures or raised patterns and the other side being smooth. The patterns and their area can vary based on the design of the diamond ...
What are Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)?
Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are high-performance insulating panels used to construct walls, ceilings, and floors for residential and light commercial properties. They are a type of composite sandwich panel system that forms an insulating core. Each panel has multiple layers ...
Smart-Tinting Glass for Greener Cities
Smart-tinting glasses are elements designed to respond to the dynamically changing light conditions. They are one of the most advanced façade components, which can provide a more sustainable and energy-efficient future. Smart-tinting glasses are a vital element in the construction ...
Aluminium Composite Panel: Why is it Popular these Days?
Today, builders are using a number of advanced and popular materials for the construction of buildings, homes, and offices. Some of these materials are expensive while some are budget-friendly, for example, aluminium composite panels (ACPs). Though inexpensive, they give your ...
Acid-Resistant Bricks: Properties, Types, Tests, and Advantages
Acid-resistant bricks are made of clay or shale, with low lime and iron content, and are vitrified at high temperatures in ceramic kilns. Acid-resistant bricks are used to construct floorings vulnerable to acid attack, the lining of chambers and towers ...
Fiber Cement Flat Sheets: Types, Characteristics, Tests, and Advantages
Fibre cement flat sheets are made of an inorganic hydraulic binder or a calcium silicate binder fanned by the chemical reaction of a calcareous and siliceous material reinforced by organic and inorganic synthetic fibers. These sheets are used for external ...