USERS’ PLATFORM Composites in the world Race ready seat To manufacture its carbon fibre toilet seat, Dynamic Composites utilizes a 3K 2x2 twill pattern carbon fibre fabric which is manually wrapped around a pre-moulded foam core. This dry lay-up is closed in the mould system and epoxy resin is injected into the mould with a vacuum plug at the other end, like LRTM. A nice looking weave, as seen in Indy cars and fighter planes, is obtained. Dynamic Composites uses the same procedures to produce its bicycle wheels and racing components. More information: www.dynamiccomposites.com Rotating tower The Italian architect David Fisher has the project to build buildings based on his “Dynamic Architecture” principle. Every floor is moved independently by the wind and rotates to 360°. The shape of the building is changing at any time. A rotating tower should be built in Dubai. This original construction method uses prefabricated units. 90 % of the building will be prefabricated and assembled on a central core, while the part built with traditional reinforced concrete will be poured on site. Pre-assembled units will make a complete finished floor partially using carbon fibre. This tower will use wind turbines with carbon fibre blades positioned horizontally between each floor, whereas solar panels on the roof will produce energy. More information: www.dynamicarchitecture.net JEC Composites Magazine / No37 December 2007http://www.dynamiccomposites.com http://www.dynamicarchitecture.net