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Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Engineering for Piping Systems

This self-paced course covers the fundamentals of Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) piping design, highlighting key differences from metallic piping. Participants gain a solid understanding of material properties, behavior, and pipe stress analysis, supported by real-life examples. The course includes video lectures, quizzes, and awards a certificate with PDH credits upon completion.

What you'll learn

After these courses, you...

  • have a fundamental understanding of the material and its behaviour,
  • are familiar with the design of FRP pipes and joints,
  • know methods for manufacturing of fiberglass products and their (dis)advantages,
  • understand the qualification process for FRP products as per the ISO 14692,
  • have a solid understanding of the design process and stress analysis of FRP systems.
  • know the differences between steel and FRP and how this impacts pipe stress analysis,
  • have seen and discussed a multitude of real-life failures, common issues, and mitigation measures.

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Training by Industry Experts

100% Online Course

About the instructor

Dynaflow Research Group

Dynaflow Research Group is a specialist engineering consultancy with expertise in advanced engineering, pipe stress analysis, dynamic systems, code-compliant design, and fiberglass piping applications.

About the course

Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) piping, also called Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) piping, is a cost-effective alternative to corrosion prone metallic piping and non-reinforced thermoplastics. However, the design of FRP systems requires specific knowledge as there are fundamental differences compared to the design of steel piping.


This course teaches you all the fundamentals required to design and work with FRP piping systems. After this course you have a solid understanding of the material properties and behaviour for piping systems and you understand how this impacts designs. The engineering process is demonstrated, including pipe stress analysis. Also, a multitude of real-life field examples are discussed that illustrate critical aspects of FRP systems. In this course a great deal of attention is given to practical aspects of engineering FRP systems.


The course consists of 8 online courses based on video content.

Learning Path

9hr 30min

9.5 PDH Credits

Who should attend this course

  • Professionals involved with the design and realization of Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic piping systems.
  • Pipe stress engineers that work with FRP systems.
  • People that have experience with steel piping systems and get involved with FRP systems.

Prerequisites

  • No experience with FRP is required,
  • Basic understanding of (steel) piping systems is beneficial.

Program & Details

Course 1

FRP Materials and Manufacturing

  • FRP materials and manufacturing
  • Material specifications of FRP
  • Manufacturing methods of GRP
  • GRP applications and limitations
  • Market range and practical applications

Course 2

GRP Material and Strength Properties

  • FRP material properties
  • Bi-axial materials
  • Steel versus FRP
  • Short-term and long-term strength
  • GRP qualification tests

Course 3

GRP Code: ISO 14692

  • GRP codes
  • Overview of GRP codes
  • Philosophies in GRP standards
  • Piping code ISO 14692

Course 4

Design and Analysis for FRP Systems

  • Stress analysis of FRP systems
  • Pipe stress analysis
  • Constructing a stress envelope
  • Reducing material stress
  • Surge analysis and flange assessment

Course 5

Underground Applications of FRP

  • Buried FRP piping
  • Pipe stress analysis
  • Ring strength calculations

Course 6

FRP Failure Theory and Product Qualification

  • Material failure theories
  • GRP material strength
  • Failure criteria
  • Ultimate Elastic Wall Stress
  • Full qualification and regression
  • 1000-hour survival test

Course 7

FRP Piping Failure Case Studies

  • FRP failure examples
  • Longitudinal and circumferential cracks
  • Joint strength and failure
  • Flange failure
  • Failures caused by design errors

Course 8

Pipe Stress Analysis for FRP Systems

  • Introduction to fiberglass engineering
  • FRP modelling workflow
  • Material property input
  • Pipe stiffness and stress envelope parameters
  • Load case setup in ISO 14692
  • Result interpretation and flange checks
  • Euler buckling and shell buckling

Get certified

A personal digital certificate is available after successful completion. The program includes 9.5 PDH credits to support your professional development record.

FRP piping is also part of broader role-based learning paths for engineers who want to build beyond one topic.

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