CompositesWorld
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TRENDS JULY 2017 20 CompositesWorld CORRECTION In CW's recent coverage of the Google Lunar XPRIZE, (CW April 2017, pp. 34-38), it was reported that the privately funded, quali- fied participants in the Lunar XPRIZE race to Earth's Moon must be the first to land a spacecraft on the Moon's surface on or before Dec. 31 of this year. However, our article author and CW senior writer emeritus Donna Dawson tells us that this stipu- lation was altered in recogni- tion of the participating teams' diverse mission plans, prior to article publication, and requires only that space system launch take place on or before Dec. 31. Landing a craft on the Moon's surface can occur after that date, but the winning mission must have been initiated before year's end. CW regrets missing the change in requirement. Notable new exhibits in the Pavilion included an Active Modular Phytoremediation System, produced by Fresh Air Building Systems LLC, with composite hous- ings built by Windsor Fiberglass (see photo, p. 19). This plant-based system reportedly provides healthier air filtration than conventional air conditioning systems by reducing airborne toxins and pathogens while increas- ing oxygen and leaving protective microbiota in place. Lightweight composites form the system's structure, providing both corrosion resistance and easy mainte- nance. The system reportedly is being installed in the Public Safety Answering Center in the Bronx, NY, US. It's presence at AIA in the Pavilion served to highlight the role composites can play, and are playing, in the growing wellness and health trend in the building construction and architecture markets. Another eye-catcher was Owens Corning's (Midland, MI, US) contribution: concrete reinforced with MiniBars made by ReforceTech (Luftveien, Norway), a patented composite macro fiber that is mixed directly in to the wet slurry to enable "pre-reinforced" concrete (photo at left). It reportedly can eliminate the need for steel rebar reinforcement, decreasing structural weight and thickness yet increases durability and service life in built structures. Read more online | short.compositesworld.com/AIA17Blog (continued from p. 19) BONDING & FILLING COMPOUNDS Low Exotherm and Ease of Use are Just Two of the Reasons Composites Manufacturers Trust Arjay For over 43 years, marine and transportation production lines have stayed cooler using products like our 2121 Radius Compound and 7121 Vinyl Ester in their boats, trams, and recreational vehicles. With less print issues and the money they save on finish work, there's really nothing to get hot about. Consistent Quality Less Exotherm & Shrinkage Easy to Use Works with Your Existing Equipment www.arjayteCh.COM 919.598.2400 SaLeS@arjayteCh.COM a division of ProTips and Full Product Guide on Our Website "We're Sticking with Arjay" Source | CW Source | ReforceTech