Projects
Recent Projects
From hydraulic structures to advanced bridge protection systems, our featured projects showcase the versatility and reliability of FRP solutions in demanding environments. Each example highlights our proven results in engineering performance, long-term durability, and innovative design—demonstrating the specialized expertise our clients trust to deliver safe, sustainable infrastructure that stands the test of time.
FRP Rail Platform
Malden Center Station Platform Upgrade
The Malden Center Station platform repair project marks a significant shift in transit infrastructure by moving away from traditional materials. The successful repairs involved constructing a 384-foot-long platform using Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) panels, addressing installation, longevity, and safety challenges through careful engineering and design.
Axcess ensured the platform met safety criteria by designing FRP panels with the right fiber materials and orientation, enhancing structural integrity. Custom shims were created to match concrete elevations, removing tripping hazards and seamlessly integrating different materials. This transformation resulted in a durable and secure platform, showcasing a new standard for future infrastructure projects that prioritize safety, innovation, and an improved user experience.
Pier Protection System
Theo Barr Fender Protection System
Fender systems are vital for protecting bridge piers from vessel impacts. Traditional wood or steel systems often transfer excessive force, damaging either the boat or the fender. FRP fender systems solve this by combining high strength and flexibility, allowing them to absorb impact like a spring while resisting corrosion and requiring minimal maintenance.
For the SR292 Theo Baars Bridge navigational channel, Axcess designed a fender system using pultruded FRP piles and structural plastic lumber wales, spanning 208 feet per side and capable of absorbing over 479 ft-kips of energy without damaging the boat or pier. The piles were battered to avoid utilities during installation.
Using soil boring data, Axcess modeled site conditions to determine pile depth and confirm that the design met FDOT energy absorption and stress requirements, ensuring durable, low-maintenance protection for the bridge.
Pedestrian Bridge
Northampton FRP Pedestrian Bridge
The United States boasts a large collection of steel truss bridges that span the nation, yet these structures have grown older and now require renovation. Composed of heavy steel beams and constructed in a time predating modern transportation, these bridges suffer from restricted load capacity. Due to load restrictions, revitalizing these bridges is a more complex task than simply adding traditional materials like concrete or wood to the roadway and pedestrian walkways as this would add too much weight to the structure to allow sufficient vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
In the case of the Northampton Street Bridge, the solution for the cantilevered pedestrian walkway was FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer) material. FRP panels presented an ideal fit, thanks to their remarkable strength-to-weight ratio and the ability to be manufactured for installation without modifications to the steel superstructure. The unique sandwich construction of the FRP panels grants them the capability to meet current safety and performance requirements without exceeding the material weight limit.
We Provide the Best FRP Design Services for Infrastructure applications in the industry
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