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NOVEMBER 2016 38 CompositesWorld INSIDE MANUFACTURING System nevertheless has been used in more than 280,000m 2 of built area, including large residential developments, such as the 436-house project in the city of Japeri, in Rio de Janeiro, completed in December 2013. Built as part of the My House My Life Program for low-income families, each of the project's 37.8m 2 houses includes two bedrooms, a living area, kitchen, bathroom and laundry/ service area. In 2014, MVC also initiated construction of a large 250-house project in the city of Igrejinha. In 2016, the company formed a strategic partnership with Argentinian resin manu- facturer PLAQUIMET (Buenos Aires). According to PLAQUIMET director Eric Engstfeld, production from a new manu- facturing plant there is slated to begin in 2017, with the goal of providing new alternatives that will speed commercial/ residential development there and accel- erate its participation in the global trend toward energy-efficient and sustainable construction. As part of its forward-focused strategy, MVC Plasticos continues to develop new designs. e O.BOX, a clever one-room module, can be a cost-effective retail/ service space or modules can be combined to provide aesthetic yet afford- able options for first-time homeowners. e CONEKTA+ concept uses stackable composite units to achieve more sustain- able multi-story housing. (View these in the online version of this article, via the link in Learn More.) In the middle of the 20 th Century, "Casa de plástico" was heralded by futur- ists around the world. MVC Plasticos' 21 st Century achievements in materials, process and an economical approach has finally realized that future, one made possible by fiber-reinforced plastics. CW senior editor Ginger Gardiner has an engineering/materials background and has more than 20 years in the composites industry. ginger@compositesworld.com rains in the Brazilian state of Alagoas. Two-room schools were completed in less than 30 days and six-room schools in less than 60 days — note that the concrete foundations alone typically required 15 and 30 days, respectively. us, students were able to resume their classroom education more quickly than with conventional construction, and enjoy more comfort, quality and safety vs. temporary, trailer-type units. Although many of its housing projects comprise 20 units or fewer, the MVC Wall Read this article online | short.compositesworld.com/MVCWall Read more online about the advantages of composites for building insulation in "MVC Wall System: Insulatively instructive" | short.compositesworld.com/MVCInsulat W T F yoming est ixtures INC. • Over 40 types of fixtures in stock, ready to be shipped. • Expert consultation with Dr. Adams • Email or call today to discuss your fixture and custom design needs. Three and Four Point Short Beam Fixture ASTM D 790, D 6272, D 7264, D 2344 2960 E. Millcreek Canyon Road Salt Lake City, UT 84109 Phone (801) 484.5055 Fax (801) 484.6008 email: wtf@wyomingtestfixtures.com www.wyomingtestfixtures.com Dr. Donald F. Adams President 50 years of Composite Testing Experience FLEXURE FIXTURES FOR EVERY SPECIMEN SIZE We provide quotes for a variety of grips, fixtures, and jigs. We carry over 40 types of fixtures in stock, available for immediate delivery. Email or call us today. We look forward to hearing from you. Three and Four Point Flexure ASTM D 790, D 6272, D 7264 Long Beam Flexure Fixture w/Alignment Rods and Bearings ASTM C 393, D 7249 Reversed Cycle Flexural Fatigue Miniature Flexure Fixture