Engineered Wood
Engineered Wood are products created by binding various wood elements—strands, particles, fibers, or veneers—together with adhesives, heat, and pressure. Its dimensionally stable possess greater strength and predictability than traditional solid-sawn lumber.
| Materials | ||
|---|---|---|
| Plywood | Oriented Strand Board (OSB) | Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) | Glued-Laminated Timber (Glulam) | I-Joists | Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) | ||
| Industries | Characteristics | Standards |
Architecture Construction Infrastructure Offshore Marine & Coastal Shipbuilding |
Dimensional Stability Predictable Strength Electrical Non-Conductivity Thermal Insulation |
APA ASTM D5456 ANSI/APA PRG 320 |
Fibre-Reinforced Polymers (FRP)
Fiber-Reinforced Polymers (FRP) are composite materials made from a polymer matrix (plastic) reinforced with strong fibers (like glass or carbon).
| Materials | ||
|---|---|---|
| Glass Fiber (GFRP) | Carbon Fiber (CFRP) | Aramid Fiber (AFRP) | Polyester | Vinyl Ester | Epoxy | ||
| Industries | Characteristics | Standards |
Chemical Processing Construction & Infrastructure Energy Marine Offshore Shipbuilding Utilities & Electrical |
Shape & Size: Vast array of widths, thicknesses & length. Durable & Sturdy High Strength-to-Weight Electrical Insulation Corrosion Resistance |
ACI 440.11-22 ACI 440.1R ACI 440.2R ACI 440.3R |
Plastics & Polymers
Plastics and Polymers are synthetic materials composed of long-chain molecules.
| Materials | ||
|---|---|---|
| Polycarbonate (PC) | Acrylic (PMMA) | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) | High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) | ||
| Industries | Characteristics | Standards |
Aerospace Architecture Automotive Construction & Infrastructure Manufacturing & Heavy Machinery Offshore Shipbuilding Transportation Utilities and Infrastructure |
Shape & Size: Vast array of widths, thicknesses & length. Lightweight & Easy Installation Impact Resistance: Absorb and withstand impact Corrosion Resistance Optical Clarity (Acrylic) |
ASTM D1784 ASTM D3034 ASTM F714 ISO 4427 ISO 1163 |