Year Archive: 2014

Technical articles and industrial case studies published during the year 2014.

Oct 15, 2014•By Maverick Applied Science

The Importance of Pipe Stress Analysis in FRP Piping Systems

Unlike metallic piping, Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) has orthotropic material properties that require specialized finite element and pipe stress analysis...

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Dual Laminate Construction: When FRP Alone Is Not Enough

Thermoplastics

Jun 3, 2014•By Maverick Applied Science

Dual Laminate Construction: When FRP Alone Is Not Enough

When process chemistry proves too aggressive for standard vinyl ester resins, dual laminate construction combines the chemical resistance of thermoplastic liners with the structural strength of FRP...

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Quality Control Guidelines for FRP Tank Fabrication

Inspection Services

Jan 22, 2014•By Maverick Applied Science

Quality Control Guidelines for FRP Tank Fabrication

Ensuring the long-term reliability of FRP storage tanks begins in the fabricator's shop. Quality assurance procedures during winding and hand layup are critical...

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