Codes governing use of fiber reinforced plastic structural shapes 2

[stanweld]

Are there any codes governing construction of buildings or other structures using fiber reinforced structural shapes?

 

[metengr]

stanweld;
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section X - Design and Construction of Fiber Reinforced Plastic Pressure Vessels

For Repair -refer to the 2004 Edition of the NBIC

 

[stanweld]

metengr,
Thanks for the quick response; unfortunately, that is the Code with which I am familiar. The codes that I am interested in would govern construction of buildings, bridges, cooling towers, tank supports, etc.

 

[metengr]

Ok, stanweld. I performed a Google search and offer the following;

http://www.pubs.asce.org/

http://WWWdisplay.cgi?9700170

http://www.pubs.asce.org/

http://WWWdisplay.cgi?9700170

UL 1316, Standard for Safety: "Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Underground Storage Tanks for Petroleum Products"

 

[metengr]

Last but not least;

http://www.techstreet.com/cgi-bin/detail?product_id=1164265

 

[unclesyd]

Here is one supplier that we used for structurals around a plant that used HCl. They were very good with information at one time. The also have a lot of info available on their web site.

http://www.pultrude.com/

Search this site for construction standards.

http://www.acmanet.org/index.cfm

 

[UcfSE]

Check out the manuals from Strongwell Corporation. They have several design manuals with load tables and other information based on their product line.

http://www.strongwell.com/LiteratureLibrary/DesignManual.HTM

In structures there is not a great deal of information as of yet to really have a standard design code. The ACI has several publications concerning the use of FRP bars for reinforced concrete also, but I don't think they have made it to being called "codes" yet either.