STRUCTSYS.COM

Structural Component Systems, Inc. is a subsidiary of Fibermatrix Inc. Fibermatrix was founded by Edward Little to pursue opportunities in new-generation concrete. The exploration and refinement of Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) began in April 2004 when Fibermatrix was asked by University of Nevada's Center for Civil Engineering Earthquake Research to repair a previously destroyed bridge column model using ECC, in preparation for a second round of destructive testing. It soon became apparent that while considerable research had been undertaken and numerous technical papers had been written, no packaged ECC materials were on the market nor were practical mix designs readily available. So they started from scratch and the newly developed materials exceeded all expectations as the columns withstood the maximum applied earthquake loads... The company's first full-scale project is highly significant: a 3-span bridge overpass at Seattle's new Alaskan Way Viaduct connecting a..