Journal - Composite Reinforcement

Composite reinforcement for coastal defence project

This article demonstrates how when confronted with a problem, it often forces the development or improvement of new and existing materials. It discusses the sound advantages of using composite construction on large structures, in this case a seawall, in a harsh, salty environment where the use of stainless steel would be prohibitively expensive. To Counter this, two companies, Birse Coastal and Schock, developed 'ComBar', Using Glass-fibre-reinforced polymer (GFRP) The first application of its kind in the UK.

I thought it was an interesting article and related to our studies in that the construction industry is ever changing, and specific case studies can have a big impact on the industry as a whole.

Source: Journal Extract from 'Concrete for the Construction industry', Vol 42, No.4 "Composite reinforcement for coastal defence project pp22-24.