Pioneering Partnership: Indus Towers and IIT Madras Advance GFRP Research

Indus Towers and IIT Madras are collaborating to study glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) in structural applications, focusing on its economic and environmental benefits. This unique industry-academia partnership aims to revolutionize infrastructure with GFRP's strength, corrosion resistance, and sustainability attributes, setting new standards in telecom and beyond.

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Indus Towers has joined forces with IIT Madras to spearhead research on glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) structural sections, according to an announcement on Tuesday.

This initiative represents a first-of-its-kind partnership between industry and academia, targeting the exploration of structural, economic, and environmental benefits of GFRP applications.

GFRP, recognized for its superior strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance, especially in high-exposure settings, offers design flexibility and low maintenance, making it a promising choice for sustainable infrastructure solutions.

(With inputs from agencies.)