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2 unusual facts about Sandwich plate system


Sandwich plate system

SPS is used in engineered structures including ships, buildings, stadia, arenas and bridges and was invented by Dr Stephen Kennedy following his primary research in the field of ice strengthened structures at Carleton University in Ottawa and first patented in 1996.

The first recorded project involving SPS was carried out on the P&O Pride of Cherbourg, a Lloyd’s Register approved vessel, in 1999 and over 200 projects have been completed to date.



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