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FRP damage mechanisms overview

Preventing failures and optimizing the service life of any structure is the result of a balance between the service loads applied and the actual capacity of the structure. This is the basis of Fitness for Service or Suitability for Service evaluation. Failure...

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Fitness For Service of FRP pipe

Assessing fiberglass reinforced polymer pipe Piping made from fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites has a long record of success safely transporting hazardous materials such as corrosive acids where steel and other alloys are unsuitable or cost prohibitive....

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Maximizing the potential of FRP materials

Maximizing the potential of FRP materials

In today's rapidly changing world, industries are constantly seeking innovative solutions to enhance productivity, efficiency and sustainability. Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) materials are one important solution that are transforming many industries. Their growing...

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FRP tank inspection program saves $33 million

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure Time and resources are limited for all companies, no matter how big or small. Simply replacing a 20-year-old FRP tank according to schedule or that you’re not sure about might seem like the right choice. Or, when a piece...

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API 2024 Summit presentations by UTComp

The UTComp team joined industry experts and thought leaders at the American Petroleum Institute (API) 2024 Inspection and Mechanical Integrity Summit, January 23-25 in San Antonio, Texas.  Technical sessions: FRP damage mechanisms and practical inspection techniques...

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UTComp licensee spotlight: Carpathia Consulting

https://youtu.be/Ll7-Nc3J2f0 Other ultrasonic NDT methods no match for UltraAnalytix UTComp’s global network of licensees includes Carpathia Consulting, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. With a background in chemical engineering and more than 20 years of composite...

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