The top five properties of carbon fibre reinforced polymer

If you are in charge of organising structural repairs or reinforcements within your workplace, you might have discussed the option of using carbon fibre reinforced polymers with your contractor. And if you haven’t heard about the wonder that is carbon fibre reinforced polymers – it’s only a matter of time before it’s recommended to you! You won’t find carbon fibre reinforced polymers in most...

Carbon fibre-reinforced polymer – what is it? And what are its advantages and disadvantages?

Described as the ‘wonder material of the century’, carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) is favoured by concrete repairs and strengthening specialists all over. The popularity of CFRP rose in 2016 and has been that way since – and we can see why! It is almost four times stronger than aluminium and 75 times lighter than steel, and gets the job done quickly, easily, and often more effectively in...

Business Innovation – what is it and how can your business benefit from it?

With the Government striving for the UK to be a global hub for innovation by 2035, now is a perfect time for businesses to adapt, embrace and encourage research and development in the workplace. The UK Innovation Strategy lays out four pillars in its plans for spiralling business innovation – each with the overarching aim of placing innovation at the heart of everything this nation does. It goes...

How to fix corroded steel?

Structural strengthening expert Composites Construction UK looks at the best methods of dealing with corroded steel - which, if left untreated, can have enough leverage to compromise the safety of a structure. Not only can corroded steel – (or rust) – taint the aesthetics of a building, it’s a well-known cause of structural weakening, which leads to cracks, spalling concrete and breakages. While...

What is the difference between wet and dry sprayed concrete?

If you’re working to rebuild damaged structures such as buildings, tunnels and reservoirs, you may be considering sprayed concrete repairs as a solution. Due to its efficiency, affordability and how versatile it is as a product, sprayed concrete is now the binding of choice over traditional applications such as poured and hand-applied concrete. But which type of sprayed concrete should you pick...