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  2. Total contact casting - Wikipedia

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    Fiberglass casts were introduced in the 1980s or 1990s. The curing time of a fiberglass cast is far shorter than plaster of Paris, letting the patient walk with an outer boot within an hour of application. Because casts made of fiberglass have lower breakdown rate and do not impede patient mobility, this material has become the choice for TCC.

  3. Orthopedic cast - Wikipedia

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    Casts typically come in two main types of material, fiberglass, and plaster, though it is less common. Plaster casts have several limitations, including weight, which restricts movement, and skin complications such as dryness, itching, rashes, and infections, particularly in hot weather. Plaster can also break down if exposed to moisture.

  4. Glass fiber reinforced concrete - Wikipedia

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    GRC (Glass fibre-reinforced concrete) ceramic consists of high-strength, alkali-resistant glass fibre embedded in a concrete & ceramic matrix. [1] In this form, both fibres and matrix retain their physical and chemical identities, while offering a synergistic combination of properties that cannot be achieved with either of the components acting alone.

  5. Science creates a cast that lets you scratch those itches - AOL

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    If you made a list of things that sucked about breaking your arm, the fiberglass cast to heal you would be close to the top. You can't shower with it, you can't get at your skin and you wind up an ...

  6. Fiberglass - Wikipedia

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    The fiberglass spray lay-up process is similar to the hand lay-up process but differs in the application of the fiber and resin to the mold. Spray-up is an open-molding composites fabrication process where resin and reinforcements are sprayed onto a mold.

  7. Advanced composite materials (engineering) - Wikipedia

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    The Advanced composites industry, or Advanced composite materials industry, is characterized by the use of expensive, high-performance resin systems and high-strength, high-stiffness fiber reinforcement. The aerospace industry, including military and commercial aircraft of all types, is the major customer for advanced composites.

  8. 5 Cheeses You Have to Try from Aldi, According to Customers - AOL

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    $1.89 per 8-ounce block. Sharp Cheddar is a well-deserved favorite among Aldi shoppers, and it’s easy to see why. Its bold, tangy flavor makes it the perfect addition to nearly any dish.

  9. Best CD rates today: There's still time to lock in up to 4.27 ...

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    The Fed slashed its benchmark rate by another quarter point on Wednesday, yet you can still lock in a certificate of deposit with guaranteed returns of up to 4.27% APY on terms of 12 months or ...