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Designing Ladders and Rails with SAFRAIL Fiberglass

SAFRAIL™ fiberglass ladders and ladder cages from Strongwell are a common sight in many industries, and are mounted on the sides of tanks and buildings.

From Strongwell Corporation 14 Dec 2016

Building Materials Suitable for Cold Conditions

In an effort to combat problems caused by cold, researchers are constantly investigating novel & innovative building materials.

28 Oct 2016

Building Materials for Insulation

Heating & cooling expenses in a home can be reduced if the heat flow resistance provided by an insulation material is high.

15 Aug 2016

High Strength Corrosion Resistant Material for Refurbishment of Underwater Pool Surfaces

The Natatorium Complex situated on the campus of Indiana University -Purdue University Indianapolis (lUPUI) in Indianapolis, Indiana, was completed in 1982. The complex was selected to conduct its sixth US Olympic diving trials in 2016.

From Strongwell Corporation 9 May 2014

Improving Sustainability in Buildings Using Molded Gratings

A new green rooftop was installed in 2014 on top of the Gordon Persons Building, a low rise building located in Montgomery, Alabama. This type of rooftop is termed as ‘green roofing,’ which is being pursued by cities to lower the carbon footprint of buildings as part of their effort to transform urban areas.

From Strongwell Corporation 9 May 2014

Non-Military Use of Fiberglass Armor Panels

The US Military has procured many thousands of HS Armor Panels from Strongwell. However, Strongwell also supplies its fiberglass armor panels for use in a myriad of non-military market applications.

From Strongwell Corporation 10 Jan 2014

Creating a Composite Bridge Deck for a Suspension Bridge

Recently, a composite Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) pedestrian suspension bridge was built to connect the John D. Tickle Engineering Building, a new five-story state-of-the-art structure measuring 110,000sq ft, to ‘The Hill’ on Neyland Drive at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

From Strongwell Corporation 10 Jan 2014