Recent advances of GFRP composite cross arms in energy transmission tower: a short review on design improvements and mechanical properties

• Main Authors: Syamsir, Agusril, Ean, Lee Woen, Muhammad Rizal, Muhammad Asyraf, Mohd. Supian, Abu Bakar, Madenci, Emrah, Ozkilic, Yasin Onuralp, Aksoylu, Ceyhun
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI 2023
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General); TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/105527/1/MuhammadAsyrafMuhammad2023_RecentAdvancesofGFRPCompositeCross.pdf; http://eprints.utm.my/105527/; http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma16072778

Currently, pultruded glass fibre-reinforced polymer (pGFRP) composites have been extensively applied as cross-arm structures in latticed transmission towers. These materials were chosen for their high strength-to-weight ratio and lightweight characteristics. Nevertheless, several researchers have di...