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Fiberglass access decks consist of pultruded structural sections that are
bolted together. Fiberglass grating and handrails complete the full deck.
The benefits of fiberglass access decks include the fact that they can be
installed without hot work and there is no long-term maintenance or painting.
They can be readily transported to the site and can be handled using lighter lift-
ing equipment than is needed for steel decks. The main advantage of fiberglass
access decks is that they do not corrode, eliminating maintenance and costly
repairs or replacement.
Fiberglass access decks, primarily well-access decks, have been used
throughout the world on projects ranging from minimal structures to deep-water
platforms.
Fiberglass grating products and resins are available to cover a range of
requirements, including:
Strength
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Chemical resistance
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Impact resistance
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Fire resistance.
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A number of attachment options are available, including bolting, welding,
clips and friction welding. The choice of attachment depends on the location
(wave zone or non-wave zone) and whether or not hot works are possible.
FIGURE 7.43
Deck from FRP.
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