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USING A BLEND OF TRADITIONAL & NEW MATERIALS YOU CAN ACHIEVE Optimum Structural Performance
WOOD
FRP
CONCRETE
Polymer Concrete
STEEL
MASONRY
Advantic Structural Engineering Teams are changing construction
Steel Alternative
Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP)
What are Structural Polymer Composites?
FRP structural profiles are a dual material structural system comprised of high-performance thermoset resin encasing continuous fibers with mechanics similar to reinforced concrete. It’s the technology that made possible the massive fuel efficiency improvements on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and it’s the technology that makes possible massive wind turbine blades, high-end ship hulls, and large industrial pipe, tank, and duct networks.
Specifications
FIBERS
E glass
E-CR glass
Aramid
Carbon
Basalt
RESINS
Polyester
Vinyl ester
Phenolic
Urethane
Epoxy
KEY STRUCTURAL FEATURES
STRENGTH
Anisotropic
High ultimate tensile strength
Linear elastic load-displacement behavior
STIFFNESS
1/10 to 1/3 elastic modulus of steel
Deflection controlled design
Typically over-capacity strength
WEIGHT
80% less than steel
30% less than aluminum
TEMPERATURE
Knock downs above 150F
No losses at -60F
Similar CTE to steel
FIRE
Self-extinguishing
ASTM E-84 Class 1 flame spread rating
Fire smoke generation, smoke toxicity, and structural capacity solved by Advantic proprietary systems
ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION
UV inhibitors in resin
Synthetic veil eliminates fiber bloom
CONDUCTIVITY
Low thermal and electrical conductivity
PRODUCT FORMS
STRUCTURAL FRAMING
PANELS AND COVERS
EDGE PROTECTION
DECKING AND GRATING
How does it work?
Reinforcing fibers are saturated with resin and pulled through a heated die to form a part, which results in straight, constant cross-section profiles similar to standard steel shapes.
CONCRETE Alternative
Polymer Concrete
Polymer Concrete Process
Polymer concretes are made in the same manner as traditional concrete– by mixing filler (analogous to aggregate) with polymeric resin (analogous to cement) and agitating in a form or mold. Made via continuous or batch mix processes.
The strength of high performing concrete at 75% less weight.
Reduced supporting infrastructure. Proven to work seamlessly with conventional building materials through intelligent detailing. Multiple formulations enable calibration of product to meet cost-performance tradeoff goals.
Specifications
BENEFITS
Superior Compressive and
Tensile Strength
Incredibly Light Weight
Non-corroding
High RF Permeability
Low Electrical Conductivity
Low Thermal Conductivity
Fire Resistance
KEY STRUCTURAL FEATURES
Strength
Strength Formulations vary from 500 psi to >15,000 psi
Stiffness
Similar to cementitious concrete
Weight
Densities from 30 to 140 lb/ft3
Temperature
Formulations vary from -60F to >200F
RF
High RF Permeability
ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION
Must be managed by a coating system to protect resin
CONDUCTIVITY
Low Electrical Conductivity
Low Thermal Conductivity
PRODUCT FORMS
PANELS AND BLOCKS
STEEL REMEDIATION JACKETS
BLAST AND BALLISTIC PANELS
THERMAL INSULATORS
COMPOSITE STRUCTURAL DESIGN
Selected codes and standards
