Use of recycled plastics for structural building forms
US7996945B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 27, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2949
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Modular plastic structural composites having a web section disposed along a horizontal axis and at least one flange section disposed along a horizontal axis parallel thereto and integrally molded to engage the top or bottom surface of the web section, wherein said composite is formed from a mixture of (A) high density polyolefin and (B) a thermoplastic-coated fiber material, poly-styrene, or a combination thereof. Composites molded in the form of I-Beams and bridges constructed therefrom are also disclosed.
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