Revolutionizing Construction with FRP Plywood
FRP Plywood is an advanced composite material that combines the strength and durability of plywood with the enhanced performance of fiber reinforced plastic.
FRP Plywood is an advanced composite material that combines the strength and durability of plywood with the enhanced performance of fiber reinforced plastic.
The durability of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite material have attracted the engineers to be used as
replacement to architectural construction materials. FRP materials are noncorrosive, lightweight, exhibit high
tensile strength, and stiffness, are easily fabricated and constructed.
For architectural applications, FRP
materials are fabricated using a polymer matrix, such as epoxy, vinylester, or polyester, and reinforced with
various grades of carbon, glass, and/or aramid fibers. In this paper, a review on using the FRP as
cladding/panel architectural construction materials have been introduced, discussed and presented. Details of
the advantages of FRP composite panel have been presented. Since glass FRP (GFRP) materials is more
economical than the available types (carbon and aramid) of FRP, it is more attractive for architectural
applications and to the construction industry. A review on GFRP panels for exterior architectural applications
for three worldwide real projects have been discussed.