construction and civil engineering

Buildings thrive on the foundation of durability and strength. Technical textiles that possess steel like strength at only a fraction of weight are used everywhere, right from bridges to skyscrapers.

Its key applications are as follows :

• Structural Reinforcement : Technical fibers are mixed into concrete and to enhance crack resistance and tensile strength.
• Engineering Plastics : These are used in beams, slabs, and columns to enhance load bearing capacity, durability and abrasion resistance.
• Bridge Cables and Tendons : Technical fibers like para-aramid possess high tensile strength which makes it suitable for suspension bridges.
• Disaster Resistant Buildings : Buildings reinforced with technical material can reduce the impact of accidents and other disasters.
• Skyscrapers : Technical fibers exhibit high strength to weight ratio, supporting the construction of taller and more slender buildings. 
• Protective Coatings : To ensure the safety of the people, meta-aramid is used in fire resistant building materials. In addition to this, sheets made from technical fibers also act as thermal barrier in walls and ceilings.