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Coefficient Of Thermal Expansion
Large temperature gradients can be detrimental to the gel coat of FRP booms. Major swings in environmental conditions of the [...]
Understanding FRP Booms and their Use in Aerial Devices
Introduction The need to deliver electricity to the customer in an efficient and reliable manner has become an imperative for [...]
How FRP Pipe is Constructed
Three different processes are commonly used to fabricate fiber reinforced plastic pipe: filament winding, centrifugal casting and hand lay-up. Filament [...]
Thermosetting Resins Used in FRP Pipe
The following article is taken from Dow Chemical publication about FRP pipe. The materials and processes discussed are similar to [...]
Transverse Strength
Three 6×8 ID thin wall booms were tested to destruction and resulted in an ultimate strength (outside facing stress) of [...]
Ultrasonic Testing
The ultrasonic test for voids and delamination in fiberglass booms is necessary for booms produced by centrifugal casting and hand [...]
AC vs. DC
Waco Boom Co Ltd tests 100% DC on their fiberglass booms. They also have a HI-POT AC tester capable of [...]
Safety Factors
ANSI A92.2 dictates that for a non-ductile material (fiberglass, with about 3% elongation) must have a design stress of less [...]