Characteristics of Fiberglass Round Pipe
Fiberglass round pipe is a material composed of glass fiber and resin, which has the following characteristics:
Light and strong: Fiberglass round pipe has higher specific strength and specific stiffness than ordinary metal materials, and its weight is only one-fourth of that of steel, which can reduce the load on the bridge.
Corrosion-resistant: Fiberglass round pipe is not eroded by air, water, acid, alkali, salt and other chemical substances, and is suitable for use in harsh environments. It will not rust, rot or fall off.
Anti-aging: The surface of fiberglass round pipe is specially treated to resist ultraviolet rays, temperature changes and oxidation, and maintain good appearance and performance. Its service life can reach more than 50 years.
Easy to process: Fiberglass round pipe can be cut, bent, perforated, etc. according to needs, which is convenient for installation and maintenance. It can also use different colors and shapes to increase the beauty of the bridge.
Application of Fiberglass Round Pipe in Bridge Railings
Fiberglass round pipe as a material for bridge railings has the following advantages:
Improve the safety of the bridge: Fiberglass round pipe has good impact resistance and toughness, which can effectively prevent damage or injury caused by vehicles or pedestrians hitting the bridge. It can also prevent objects from falling or flying out of the bridge.
Reduce the maintenance cost of the bridge: Fiberglass round pipe does not need to be painted or replaced regularly like metal railings. It only needs simple cleaning to keep it clean and tidy, saving human and material resources.
Increase the landscape effect of the bridge: Fiberglass round pipe can choose suitable colors and shapes according to the design style and surrounding environment of the bridge, which are coordinated with the bridge, forming a bright scenery line.
Cases of Fiberglass Round Pipe in Bridge Railings
Fiberglass round pipe has many successful cases in bridge railings, such as:
Yangtze River Bridge: This is a double-deck road-rail bridge across the Yangtze River. It uses fiberglass round pipe as the railings on both sides of the upper road bridge, which ensures driving safety and increases vision and beauty.
Golden Gate Bridge: This is a suspension bridge connecting San Francisco and Marin County in the United States. It uses fiberglass round pipe as the railings on both sides of the pedestrian walkway, which prevents wind blowing objects flying and provides a view of the bay and city.
Louvre Glass Pyramid: This is a modern building located in the Louvre Square in Paris, France. It uses fiberglass round pipe as the fence around it, which protects the glass pyramid from damage and forms a harmonious contrast with it.
Conclusion
Fiberglass round pipe is a material with various excellent characteristics, which is suitable for making bridge railings. It can improve the safety of the bridge, reduce the maintenance cost of the bridge, and increase the landscape effect of the bridge. Fiberglass round pipe has shown its broad application prospects in bridge railings with many successful cases.