As America celebrates its 250th anniversary this July, it’s a fitting time to put the spotlight on U.S.-made products that help build the country’s infrastructure.
Since 1974, Bedford Reinforced Plastics has proudly manufactured fiberglass-reinforced polymer (FRP) structural shapes in the USA. To help engineers, fabricators and contractors design with confidence, Bedford offers a free Structural Shapes Design Guide packed with engineering data, design considerations and product specifications.
Whether you’re designing a new structure, specifying materials or comparing FRP to traditional materials, the Structural Shapes Design Guide puts the technical information you need in a single resource.
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What’s Inside the Structural Shapes Design Guide?
From section properties and beam tables to corrosion guidance and recommended specifications, the guide brings together the technical information needed to make informed design decisions.
Inside you’ll find:
- Comprehensive section properties
- Beam and column design tables
- Material and mechanical property data
- Typical connection details
- Corrosion resistance guide
- Manufacturing tolerances
- Resin system information
- Pultrusion process overview
- Structural shape availability and profile dimensions
- Recommended specifications for project documents
Instead of searching through multiple resources, engineers can find essential design information in one comprehensive guide.
Looking for quick answers to common questions about design, fabrication and installation? Explore our Structural Shapes FAQs for additional guidance and practical tips.
Why Design with FRP Structural Shapes?
Designing with confidence starts with choosing the right materials. FRP structural shapes offer performance advantages that make them an ideal choice for demanding environments where traditional materials often fall short.
Benefits include:
- Corrosion resistance
- High strength-to-weight ratio
- Low maintenance requirements
- Electrical non-conductivity
- Dimensional stability
- Low thermal conductivity
- Long service life in harsh environments
These characteristics make FRP structural shapes an excellent choice for applications where moisture, chemicals, weather exposure or electrical hazards are concerns.
Built in America. Designed for Real-World Performance.
For more than five decades, Bedford has manufactured FRP structural shapes in Pennsylvania, serving customers throughout the United States. That experience is reflected throughout the Structural Shapes Design Guide, which combines proven engineering data with practical product information developed from decades of manufacturing expertise.
As we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, Bedford remains committed to designing and manufacturing innovative composite solutions right here in the United States — helping customers build stronger, longer-lasting infrastructure for generations to come.
Download the Structural Shapes Design Guide
Whether you’re beginning a new project, evaluating materials or looking for detailed engineering information, Bedford’s Design Guide is a valuable addition to your design toolkit. Download the Structural Shapes Design Guide today.
To learn more about Bedford FRP structural shapes, contact our team or call 814-623-8125.