The first-ever all-composite lighthouse marine navigation aid

摘要

Composites are regarded as the 'go-to' material of choice for many design engineers, and it is no surprise to learn that, with this first-of-its-kind lighthouse, another world first for these materials has been achieved in the construction and civil engineering industries. Having emerged from the price-prohibitive 'space-age' materials of the past, composites influence many different aspects of our everyday lives. From helping to safely extract and distribute energy to our homes and delivering better performing and lightweight vehicle designs through to featuring in various items of clothing accessories and sports equipment, composites have become ubiquitous.