Composites were specified for the wind fairings of the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge because of their significant weight savings versus an alternative aluminum fairing.

Composites were specified for the wind fairings of the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge because of their significant weight savings versus an alternative aluminum fairing, plus for FRP's corrosion resistance in a hostile salt air environment versus heavy mail In addition, the composites satisfy the wants for freeze-thaw resistance, fatigue performance, ease of transport and installation using modular design, soft maintenance, ease of repair, and appearance, among others.

This emblem of application has never been done in FRP The closest thing in latitude and intent is the "Spaces" conception advocated by Maunsell in the UK using an FRP enclosing with ...