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Evaluation Of Accelerated Testing Methods To Predict The Effects Of Chemical Exposure On Mechanical Properties Of Polyester Composites In Municipal Wastewater Service, Roberto A. Garcia May 2022

Evaluation Of Accelerated Testing Methods To Predict The Effects Of Chemical Exposure On Mechanical Properties Of Polyester Composites In Municipal Wastewater Service, Roberto A. Garcia

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Composite Access Products (CAP) is a company that is determined to replace traditional steel manhole covers with fiber reinforced polymer alternatives that have similar performance while also introducing several advantages. CAP can achieve this by manufacturing the polymer manhole covers using high-speed, high pressure compressing molding to produce lightweight, long-lasting, corrosive resistant covers. CAP’s composite covers have been approved for use by TXDOT in roadway zones. Despite this, they must now undergo more testing and verification for use in environments with highly corrosive elements such as sewage environments and waste processing plants. In these situations, the polymer manhole covers will …