This week we welcome Scott Reeve on the show. Scott is the president of Composite Advantage, the leading supplier of FRP products for bridges, waterfront infrastructure and rail platforms.When it comes to FRP Composite Bridges & Waterfront Infrastructures, Composite Advantage is the company to call.
They design and manufacture high-performance Fiber Reinforced Polymer composite products that are:
- Light weight
- Corrosion resistant
- Prefab for easy installation
- Low-to-no maintenance
On this episode Scott will be talking about his company and some of their recent projects.
In 2012 Composite Advantage installed one of the world’s largest FRP composite pedestrian bridge decks [685 ft. long, 16 ft. wide] along the Anacostia Waterfront in Washington D.C.
In 2013 they supplied the world’s largest FRP bridge deck for a vehicle bridge in Haverhill, Mass. The six-span steel truss structure was built in 1883 and is the state’s oldest moveable bridge.
Composite Advantage has also supplied FRP composites to replace the existing steel bridge deck grating supporting Ottawa, Canada’s historic Minto Bridges East and Center. Their FRP FiberSPAN™ bridge deck system was selected over fiberglass wood decking.
You can find out more about Composite Advantage by visiting www.CompositeAdvantage.com.
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It is interesting to see the new materials that are being used and how this field is changing. Can FRP handle as much weight as other options, like steel? I like that it is corrosion resistant so that you will not have to worry about it becoming weaker because of that. Thanks for sharing this information!
Hi April, it is definitely interesting to see how FRP composites are being used today in so many industries. As far as load bearing goes, there are limitations with Fiber Reinforced Polymers, but as a reinforcement it is ideal. Scott Reeve of Composite Advantage would be the one to discuss this with – http://www.CompositeAdvantage.com – 937-723-9031.
Hello Jonathan, you have clearly described the importance and benefits of using FRP in various industrial zones. FRP is having lots of benefits over the conventional ones. However, it is always important that you purchase the FRP profiles from a reliable supplier.