From composite evolution to vessel construction revolution
The primitive approaches to brick-building famously used by Egyptians and Mesopotamians may seem light years away from the construction techniques harnessed in today’s maritime and offshore industries. However, the creation and architecture of the earliest structures still holds relevance for marine-based industries in 2020 and beyond. Specifically, the combination of mud and straw used in ancient construction represents the original use of composites – where two or more materials with significantly different physical or chemical properties are combined to produce a material with characteristics that are different from the individual components.
Long history of composites