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Sustainable Infrastructure Systems
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25.01.2022 SIS StructuralComp FRP Composite MTB Bridges - Not all our composite bridges are large in span or designed to carry heavy loads, SIS were recently approached to assist with design elements and the supply of #FRP component materials for four bridges, to replace aged timber structures along a mountain bike trail and walking track at Melrose, in the southern Flinders Ranges of South Australia. The town of Melrose is famous for its tracks and trails stretching over 80 kilometres ...in the foothills of Mount Remarkable, showing some truly special Australian landscapes for those with a love of nature, tranquility and adrenaline. SIS FRP materials were the material of choice for their durability in any environment, a 50 plus year design life and their light weight nature making remote installation much easier and more cost effective than traditional alternatives. #composites See more
25.01.2022 Bio-Resins & Fibres - The Ultimate Ingredients in #Sustainable #Infrastructure #Composite Bridge Construction - FiberCore Europe in conjunction with Technische Universiteit Delft University of Technology (TU Delft, The Netherlands), recently completed a world first by manufacturing an #FRP composite bridge using bio-resins, the structure being 15 metres in length by 2 metres wide. Basalt fibres and bio-based polyester resin are the main raw ingredients in the bridge - basalt ...fibres are extracted from basalt rock, the igneous volcanic rock that is created by the solidification of lava. The polyester resin used is partly of natural origin whereby vegetable glycerine is a key part of the process classing it as a bio-resin. The end result is a high performance structure, expected to last at least 100 years with only a very basic maintenance requirement that is made mainly from natural materials and is 100% recyclable at the end of it useful life. SIS is proud to partner with such an innovative and sustainably minded Company in Europe and look forward to bringing this technology to Australia & New Zealand and the wider Oceania region. See more
23.01.2022 SIS FiberCore Europe SUREbridge - Sustainable Refurbishment of Existing Bridges using #FRP - Now available in Australia, New Zealand & the wider Oceania region. In line with our Company vision statement, that begins with the following sentence: 'Sustainable infrastructure is not just about new infrastructure, it is about rehabilitation, reuse or the optimisation of existing infrastructure, which is consistent with the principles of sustainability and sustainable product deve...lopment, whether it be from civil infrastructure to mining sectors.', SIS is proud to announce the arrival of the SUREbridge system into the markets we serve. SUREbridge was developed to address the growing need to restore, widen and add pedestrian / shared path access to existing concrete road structures that are aesthetically pleasing and financially attractive. There are many advantages to stakeholders adopting this technology where it is suitably applicable including not having to demolish an existing structure, increased strength & stiffness of the structure, extension of the assets service life of 50 years & beyond, all the while without the risk of fatigue, corrosion & delamination by using the patented InfraCore inside technology. Contact SIS to request a copy of our SUREbridge brochure #composites See more
23.01.2022 Thank you CompositesWorld for picking up on our story, we are passionate about the exciting future of engineered composite infrastructure and incorporating recycled plastics. Without providing a second life for plastics, the circular economy does not work. After 24 years of working in the field of recycled plastics, it is great to see the discussion being had and active measures being put in place by all levels of Government in Australia.
19.01.2022 UK infrastructure operator Network Rail has entered into a partnership to help take forward the investigation, design and construction of a composite footbridge that it plans building. The concept footbridge was conceived and designed by Marks Barfield Architects and Cowi and is called ‘Futura’. It is being developed into a prototype to demonstrate the benefits that can be gained from using composites in railway station environments for both new build and replacement structur...es. We’re delighted to be working on this ground-breaking project with Network Rail, and that they have joined us as a member, said NCC chief executive Richard Oldfield. There is clear alignment between the long-term strategic goals of the two organisations - namely to accelerate the adoption of composites in construction and to support the UK’s supply chain development to achieve the government’s Construction 2025 strategy. Composites offer huge benefits to construction, not least in their ability to be built using modern methods, as well as the cost-effective nature of their construction and installation. They are a more sustainable solution, which will contribute to net-zero targets across the industry, and are an intrinsically safer and more aesthetically pleasing option." Ian Grimes, principal engineer from Network Rail, added: Our main focus is on putting our passengers first and exploring the full potential of composites as an alternative low-carbon construction material will enable us to continue doing this. "The quicker installation and the corrosion resistant nature of composites will mean less disruption and impact on passengers when we’re installing and maintaining our assets. This offers further environmental benefits alongside cost savings which can then be reinvested into other parts of the network." SIS looks forward to partnering with all of Australia and New Zealand's rail industry participants as we bring the manufacturing of FiberCore Europe's patented composite FRP bridge technology to Australia and the wider Oceania region See more
17.01.2022 SIS is proud to have with us our Director - Structures & Products, Nick Wotton who has been designing and manufacturing products from 100% recycled plastic since 1997, including the product that won the 2008 Infrastructure Australia ‘Best Green Product Award’... Get in touch to discuss how we can help change out your existing steel, timber or concrete product for 100% recycled plastic...
16.01.2022 SIS congratulates all parties involved in this groundbreaking project to design and manufacture the wind power industry’s first 100% #recyclable wind turbine blade. The consortia named 'ZEBRA (Zero wastE Blade ReseArch) Project' is driven by IRT Jules Verne, brings together industrial companies & technological centers (Arkema, CANOE, ENGIE, Suez, LM Wind Power, Owens Corning). Wind #energy, both onshore & offshore, plays a critical role in the transition to carbon-free energy... sources. With a product lifespan of 30 years and a wind turbine recyclability rate of 85% to 90%, the wind power industry is now looking to close the remaining gap by designing and manufacturing the first 100% recyclable wind turbine blade. Torben K. Jacobsen, Senior Director Advanced Technology Systems, LM Wind Power, stated: As a key player in the transition to affordable, renewable energy sources across the world, the wind power industry works actively to develop new materials with higher performance, longer lifespan and recyclable properties. We are thrilled to be a launching partner for a truly recyclable blade for future wind turbines, leading the way to a sustainable world that works for generations to come. #renewableenergy #closetheloop #composites #FRP See more
15.01.2022 The patented InfraCore Company technology that is key to our FiberCore Europe single element large span composite bridges is now being trialed in The Netherlands for use in full composite ship hulls. There are numerous benefits to composite shipbuilding and its contributions towards greater maritime efficiency and sustainability. A composite vessel would weigh up to 40 percent less than a steel equivalent which would contribute to a considerable reduction in both fuel consum...ption of up to 25 percent as well as reductions of harmful emissions. The use of composites for larger ships has significant advantages for the entire design of the ship, says Marcel Elenbaas, senior engineer at Research & Technology Support at ship builder DSNS. If it is lighter, a vessel uses less fuel and produces lower emissions. The vessel also requires smaller engines, which means more space for additional systems, making for a more versatile platform and #composites require considerably less maintenance than a steel vessel. We have the opportunity to demonstrate the effectiveness and viability of large-scale composite shipbuilding. SIS and our European partners remain at the forefront of innovation in composite technology and remain true to our ethos of creating a more sustainable world. #FRP See more
11.01.2022 In 2019 SIS tasked an internal engineer to undertake an investigation to change out the foam core in our #FRP #composite bridges to recycled plastic. This was submitted to our manufacturing partner FiberCore Europe and put forward for peer review. As SIS moves to commence the manufacture of FiberCore bridges under licence in Australia in late 2020, trials using 100% #recycledplastic will be conducted throughout 2021 with the intention of completing full scale testing by the e...nd of 2021. SIS and its management have played a role in recycling Australia’s waste plastic for over 20 years and yesterday marks a milestone in this sector with the South Australian Government becoming the first state to ban single-use plastics in Australia. Legislation banning the sale, supply and distribution of plastic products like straws, cutlery and beverage stirrers passed the State Parliament yesterday. SIS applauds the South Australian Government and in particular the work of #Environment Minister David Speirs in this achievement. See more
10.01.2022 SISCo-FC FRP Fixings for Geoscience Australia, Macquarie Island, Sub Antarctic - After rigorous sample testing, SIS have supplied Geoscience Australia in conjunction with the Australian Antarctic Division with a shipment of SISCo-FC FRP Fixings, that included large diameter threaded rod, hexagonal flanged nuts and accessories. Geoscience Australia has a magnetic observatory (making it mandatory that our materials were 100% non ferrous) on the island and undertakes seismologic...al measurements and the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency has a radionuclide station installed to detect nuclear explosions and the illegal release of toxic gases present into the atmosphere. The Antarctic division’s website describes the station as an important global monitoring location for scientific research, including monitoring southern hemisphere climatic data. Ecologist Melissa Houghton has been going to Macquarie Island since 2010 and continues work on projects there. The contribution of Macquarie Island in terms of science is just enormous, she said. "Macquarie Island is one of the world’s natural wonders, it is a magic place - people who have been down there are very passionate about it. It’s raw. The place is literally a piece of the Earth’s crust thrust out of the ocean and you’ve got these giant petrels wheeling about like pterodactyls. It’s primordial. Every day is a tempest. You just feel so alive, so lucky. See more
10.01.2022 Product Showcase - The SIS FiberCore Single Element FRP Truss Bridge is a streamlined, composite truss bridge which is impervious to corrosion, oil and chemicals. With a 100 year design life and minimal maintenance requirements under even the most extreme conditions, this bridge provides stakeholders with the best single element pedestrian structure available in the world today. The bridge is one fully integrated structure in which exposed, high-maintenance bolted or bonded c...onnections are eliminated. These lightweight bridges are available with a clear internal width of 1.5 metres and a single span of up to 36 metres. The SIS FiberCore Single Element FRP Truss Bridge can be supplied with a great deal of customisation including different lengths, different colours with integrated cable protection piping, LED lighting, shore-based power units, movement sensors and integrated access gates. These high-tech bridges are ideal as fixed abutment to floating marinas / pontoons bridges, general use pedestrian bridges and escape / emergency use bridges and are engineered to all required codes and standards to ensure the highest level of safety and performance. They are non-conductive and we can tailor fire properties to specific customer requirements. Contact SIS today for further information or to discuss your project. #Composites See more
08.01.2022 FiberCore Europe Manufactures 1000th FRP Bridge - A special moment in the development of prefabricated #FRP bridges: the 1000th prefabricated FRP bridge with InfraCore Inside by FiberCore Europe has been ordered. The bridge represents a milestone in the young history of FRP as a construction material for the construction of bridges. FiberCore was at the cradle of this revolutionary development. 1000 bridges is a milestone that SIS has assisted FiberCore Europe in achieving a...s these revolutionary structures have been shipped to all corners of the globe including #Australia. With each project, FiberCore took a step closer to the recognition of FRP as a building material in infrastructure. FRP is now a recognized building material in bridge construction & infrastructure. FiberCore bridges with InfraCore Inside are built to fit within the Eurocode and the CUR 96: 2019; the European standards for safe construction. The bridges are sustainable, maintenance-free and suitable for a circular economy; they are completely & easily repositionable. And that's not a bad idea, with bridges that last more than 100 years. #Infrastructure of the future. Proudly brought to the Nations of Oceania by Sustainable Infrastructure Systems See more
06.01.2022 In a great step forward for designers, engineers and stakeholders who know the advantages of #FRP being used in the infrastructure sector, the CROW-CUR Recommendation 96:2019 Fibre Reinforced Polymers (FRP) in Buildings & Civil Engineering Structures - has recently been released in English. 'CROW' is The Netherlands Information and Technology Platform for their Department of Transport, Infrastructure & Public Space. CUR96 Recommendation describes the engineering principles for the design of FRP structures and is available for purchase and download at https://lnkd.in/g8jQDXc Please contact SIS directly if you would like a to understand more about the content of this document. #Engineering the Future with #Composites #compositestructures
06.01.2022 A Unique FRP Shared Use Bridge Demonstrates Versatile Composite Technology - In yet another leap forward in #composite #pedestrian bridge innovation, FiberCore Europe have manufactured a shared use bridge using the InfraCore Inside technology with a striking semicircular edge for a railway overpass project in The Netherlands. The bridge is 16.4 metres long and 6.5 metres wide and only weights in at 16.5 tonnes and was installed at nighttime in a single lift in less than 1 hour. The huge advantages in off-site pre-fabrication allows for these extraordinary fast installation times, minimises on-site construction risk and provides more reliability in cost predictions. The use of InfraCore FRP also means that the structures are lightweight, have a very long life span and are largely maintenance free.
05.01.2022 A recent project completed by LifeSpan Structures (UK) shows just how attractive our bridge soffits can look. This structure shows the clean lines and lack of steel, concrete or timber girders that in so many instances can take away from the aesthetics of the bridge and surrounds. A lower deck construction height compared to more traditional materials and the reduced weight of #FRP bridges simplified the installation. The new bridge deck was designed to work in conjunction wi...th the crash protection barriers which were installed at the same time and add to the 1000+ FiberCore Europe FRP Composite bridges and bridge decks that are installed around the world today including Australia, the Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, Poland, UK, USA and China. SIS proudly represents FiberCore in Oceania, please contact us today to discuss your project needs, request a hard copy catalogue and product sample.#Composites See more
05.01.2022 SIS Mazi #WPC Decking - Darwin Turf Club SIS supplied roughly 700 square metres of our entrenched market leading Mazi Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) Decking as part of the multi-million dollar project to construct the Fannie Bay Racing and Sports Club (Silks), a standalone sports venue located at the entrance to the racecourse of the Darwin Turf Club in the Northern Territory Australia. For over a decade, we have been supplying this world leading product to customers all over... Australia from the Snowy Mountains to the harshest of environments to the iron ore mining camps of the Pilbara region in Western Australia. SIS Mazi WPC Decking will not rot, splinter, crack and is termite proof and with guarantee of 25 years, brings piece of mind to all stakeholders. If you would like to discuss your project or receive a product sample, please email [email protected] or call 1300 261 074 in Australia or +61 8 7007 0441 from overseas. #Composites See more
01.01.2022 SIS' manufacturing partner FiberCore Europe passed a huge milestone this month with the opening of the 1000th composite pedestrian bridge manufactured using their unique patented Infracore technology. Built to last more than 100 years and guaranteed for 50 years, Infracore #composite footbridges are rapidly becoming the product of choice for decision makers in the infrastructure sector. 1000 bridges is a milestone that SIS has assisted FiberCore Europe in achieving as these revolutionary structures have been shipped to all corners of the globe including #Australia. With each project, FiberCore took a step closer to the recognition of #FRP as a building material in infrastructure. Proudly brought to the Nations of Oceania by #Sustainable Infrastructure Systems.
01.01.2022 Last week SIS Project Director, Luigi Rossi visited FiberCore Europe in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Luigi spent a week studying the manufacturing process and working through a range of exciting upcoming projects for SIS in Oceania. In the first photo, Luigi is pictured with the founders of the patented InfraCore Technology, Simon de Jong and Jan Peeters - Global pioneers in #composite #fibre #technology. InfraCore Technology is the backbone of all FiberCore FRP Composite #Bridges.
