Fiberglass structures can be adapted to most applications. Platform, stairs and railings supplied to University of Stavanger is designed so that it can be easily dismantled and moved – depending on what the test area will be used for.
The test pool at the university is used for a variety of different projects, both with and without water.
"The choice fell on fiberglass because the material is adaptable and robust in humid environments. A big bonus is also that the material is very easy to handle," says laboratory manager John Grønli.
The grates is manufactured with an anti-slip surface.
A fiberglass gate is installed along with the railing.
Movable design
In addition to being a solid platform suitable for use in water, the platform is also portable. It can be dismantled, moved and assembled on the other side of the pool. Several preparations have been made in both design and fabrication to facilitate relocation.
"The design has been developed specifically with the aim of being easily dismantled, moved and reassembled," explains CAD designer Bård Golf.
The fiberglass is adapted to concrete and steel
The light weight and flexibility of fiberglass allow it to be adjusted during installation. In the test pool, fiberglass is combined with both concrete and steel, two less flexible materials. Fiberglass is the material that can be easily adjusted on site, and we made the necessary adjustments to match the concrete.
Contributing to research
The test basin is involved in many research projects. The range of what is tested is large, which requires a tailored and flexible system. The university has done everything from pipeline tests for the North Sea, impact tests and drop tests to testing subsea robots.
Thank you to the University of Stavanger for allowing us at Glassfiber Products to contribute with our product solutions.
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