Composite structural members and methods for forming the same
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1. An article comprising a composite beam sandwiched between first and second reinforcement plates, the beam including a first ply of reinforcing fibers with a fiber orientation of +5 degrees and a second ply of reinforcing fibers with a fiber orientation of −
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Composite structural members and methods for forming the same are disclosed. In one disclosed embodiment, a composite structural member includes a central structural portion comprised of a reinforced, polymer-based material and having a length, a first side and an opposing second side extending along the length. A first reinforcement member fixedly coupled to the first side and a second reinforcement member fixedly coupled to the second side.
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- 1. An article comprising a composite beam sandwiched between first and second reinforcement plates, the beam including a first ply of reinforcing fibers with a fiber orientation of +5 degrees and a second ply of reinforcing fibers with a fiber orientation of −
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