3 Give two examples of how FRP materials can be applied for

3. Give two examples of how FRP materials can be applied for each of the following structures: (10 Points) (a) Earthquake resistant structures (b) Precast building members (c) Offshore structures (a) Sport and recreation related applications (e) Auto/transportation industry

Solution

(3) Two example of FRP use in structures:-

(a) FRP use in earthquake resistant building:-

(i) In structural wall

(ii) In column

(b) FRP use in precast building structures:-

(i) Building facades

(ii) building piles

(c ) FRP use in offshore structure:-

(i) use in cable

(ii) spoolable pipe

(d) FRP use in sports and recreation related applications:-

(i) Plate like structure that is use in skis, surf board , table tennis board.

(ii) Tubular structure that is used in Tennis , badminton ,golf clubs.

(e ) FRP use in auto/transportation industry:-

(i) In high quality truck body

(ii) FRP trailer