Difference between revisions of "GRP"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A British term for glassfibre reinforced plastic. In the U.S., it is more commonly called [ | + | A British term for glassfibre reinforced plastic. In the U.S., it is more commonly called [[fiberglass]] or FRP ([[fiber reinforced plastic]]). GRP can be prepared as a cast piece in which the fiberglass is mixed with an [[epoxy]] or [[polyester resin|polyester]] resin. It can also be prepared as a laminated sheet with alternating layers of fiberglass and polyester resin that is later heat-molded into a desired shape. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Latest revision as of 10:27, 16 January 2014
Description
A British term for glassfibre reinforced plastic. In the U.S., it is more commonly called Fiberglass or FRP (Fiber reinforced plastic). GRP can be prepared as a cast piece in which the fiberglass is mixed with an Epoxy or polyester resin. It can also be prepared as a laminated sheet with alternating layers of fiberglass and polyester resin that is later heat-molded into a desired shape.
Synonyms and Related Terms
glassfibre reinforced plastic; fibreglass; fiberglass