Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP): October 2009

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Artemid Flagship Installation

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Giovanni Pagnotta

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The Z chair

Materials: Carbon Fiber polymer
Size:         35.8 cm width
                57.6 cm depth
                79. cm height

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Carbon Fibers

Weaving carbon fibers

Example:

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Chanel Pavillion

.Zaha Hadid Architects

Consultants:                      ARUP [London]
                                        Davis Langdon
                                        ES Projects

Materials:                          FRP Manufacturing: StageOne
                                        Facade Cladding: Fibre Reinforced Plastic
                                        Roof:   PVC, ETFE roof lights
                                        Secondary Structure: Aluminium
                                        Primary Structure:     Steel @ 74t

Size:                                 29m x 45m, total of 700sqm

Source: Zaha Hadid Architects

Source: Stage One

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Aramid

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Fiberglass

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GFRP

| specs

    + has a very high strength to weight ratio.
    + it weighs about 2 - 4 lbs per square feet.
    + small weight and dimensions enables faster installation
    + requires less structure framing
    + less shipping cost
    + resistant to salt water, chemical, and environment.
       | this means it is resistant to acid rain, salts, and pollution.

    + capable to bond joints together or form into one piece.
    + material is easy to shape to mold.
    + is requires very little maintenance
    + in most cases, it is made up of 60% of aluminum;
       | this enables the material to be 5 - 10 times strength that of steel
       | it has a lower density value than steel.
       | overall, the material has a lower thermal conductivity than traditional steel and aluminum.

samples

| stone finish

| coral finish

| weathered finish

information from http://www.strombergarchitectural.com/materials/gfrp

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Carbon Fiber

Weaving carbon fibers

What's it made of?

A series of thin fibers mostly composed of carbon atoms. These atoms are bonded with microscopic crystals, aligned in a parallel direction to give the fiber its strength. The fibers are then woven and molded into a fabric or composite form. Carbon fiber has a high tensile strength that one could drop several tons on the fabric and it would resist wear and tear. The material is widely used in aerospace, civil engineering, military, speed bikes and race cars.

Example:

Dutch Design Lounge: Car body design
Concept car:

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Aramid

Fiberglass

Carbon Fiber

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