GLASS-FIBER-REINFORCED COMPOSITES IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Glass-fiber-reinforced plastic composites have had limited use as structural components in building construction. To realize the full potential of these materials and increase their use, their outstanding features must be emphasized. In developing composite components, it is essential to combine expertise in the disciplines of plastic and reinforcing materials, structural design and fabrication techniques. Efficiently designed composite components and a case history are presented to demonstrate typical practical applications.