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How effective are Hybrid Composite Beam?
Hybrid Construction Beams are new in the construction field, but they gain popularity immediately after the introduction of the concept. Construction professionals are well-aware of the way Hybrid Composite Beam (HCB) is developed and designed. Traditionally, concrete and steel hold the ground of the structural applications. But, this new technique outruns the traditional materials and comes up with greater strength and longer durability.
HCB, as per definition, is a structural member produced by using different building materials. The composite beam is stronger, lighter and corrosion resistant. These beams are cost effective and better than the conventional structural members. It follows a tested process to offer the expected result. It combines concrete and steel with the Fiber Reinforce Polymers (FRP) to get indigenous characteristics of three – strength, stiffness and corrosion resistant.
Safety and strength capacity in HCB is higher than the standard that gives the built structure a longer lasting with a minimum maintenance.
The benefits of the application of the HCB Structure:
1. It comes up with a longer sustainability beyond 100 years lasting capacity.
2. Corrosion resistant FRP reduces the maintenance cost to the minimum.
3. HCB structures are light weight. Hence, they are easy for shipping and installation as opposed to the heavy weight conventional structural materials. These beams are 90% lighter than concrete and 60% than steel beams.
4. In-built strength and stiffness keep HCB above the required standard that enhances the reserve strength capacity.
5. It has an 80% lower carbon foot print than the concrete beams.
Why HCB is better than concrete and steel?
Concrete and steel are the known names in the structural application and have been used in this concentrated field for decades. But the materials have not been used at their best in the traditional process.
The right example for this is growing maintenance costs. To cut down this problem, HCB proves to be the best as they are produced in keeping the construction standard high. These beams are made of the combination of concrete and steel that is coated with the FRP shell. The beams use the three materials in a correct way.
The Application of HCB:
a. Transportation Infrastructure
b. Marine Infrastructure
c. Heavy civil infrastructure
d. Building envelop
HCB structures are gradually increasing their applications across the world. The numbers of benefits are more than you expect and it offers result better than the conventional options. The shift is necessary for the construction.
