Recent Advances of GFRP Composite Cross Arms in Energy Transmission Tower: A Short Review on Design Improvements and Mechanical Properties

• Main Authors: Syamsir A., Ean L.-W., Asyraf M.R.M., Supian A.B.M., Madenci E., �zk?l?� Y.O., Aksoylu C.
• Other Authors: 57195320482
• Format: Review
• Published: MDPI 2024
• Subjects: cross arms; energy infrastructure; latticed transmission tower; mechanical properties; pGFRP composites; structural improvements; Structural properties; Transmissions; Arm structures; Composites structures; Cross arm; Design improvements; Energy infrastructures; Glass-fiber reinforced polymer composites; Latticed transmission tower; Pultruded glass fiber-reinforced polymer composite; Structural improvements; Transmission tower; Fiber reinforced plastics
• Institution: Universiti Tenaga Nasional

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...