What is FRP composites material and why is it used? FRP composites, otherwise known as fibre-reinforced polymer, is a strong composite material made from polymer…
Marine coating applications for submerged structures From ships and yachts to offshore platforms, even the hardiest of structures can suffer corrosion as a result of…
What is erosion protection in coastal zones? The majority of us will vaguely recall high school geography lessons about coastal erosion and the damaging effects…
Basement waterproofing is a technique used to prevent water from penetrating rooms or spaces within a building that are below ground level. Typically, basement waterproofing involves…
Seismic repair and the strengthening of existing buildings Some buildings degrade so deeply that they become inhabitable. And sometimes, the basic level of safety needed…
What is cathodic protection? Cathodic protection (CP) is a technique used to inhibit the corrosion of metal (such as steel and steel reinforcement) on structures,…
Carbon fibre reinforced polymer properties Ask any specialist tradesperson about their adoration for carbon fibre reinforced polymer composites, or CFRPs, and they will give you…
How to strengthen concrete columns? Column strengthening is a process within concrete repairs that involves adding or restoring to the `load capacity`, or how much…
Composites Construction UK (CCUK) founder Jamie Dempster is targeting the Humber and M62 energy corridor with his expanded range of structural repair services. He talks…