Questioning composites
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Architects and engineers need specification guidelines for the use of composite materials in the construction industry. This will ensure that composites can be evaluated as alternatives to conventional construction materials such as concrete and steel. The government, education sector and the industry can consolidate their efforts for the creation of specifications for composite materials. This resulting standard should be based on extensive research, thorough testing and analysis and acceptable design procedures and principles.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 1993
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Design/build insurance: filling in the gaps
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Innovative, flexible and cost-effective insurance products are being offered to construction managers and contractors by various insurance firms. These products are offered in various time bases and provisions. The insurance policies help the people in the construction industry to make their business less risky. By providing higher liability limits, the insurance companies are benefitting from the upsurge of the design/build business by catering for its needs.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 1997
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Advanced composites build on success
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The free-form and tailored design characteristics, matchless strength/weight and stiffness/weight ratios, and high environmental tolerance make fiber-reinforced composites valuable in the civil engineering sector. The cost-effectiveness of these materials increases due to automation, a large market, and a new processes which design cheaper replacements in conjunction with conventional structural materials.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 1996
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