P-TREX P is the line of pultruded profiles made of composite material – FRP. They are available in more than 200 sections and in many different materials and colours.
P-TREX G is the line of gratings in composite material – GRFP. Available in different sizes, thicknesses and mesh size.
P-TREX S structures are made by FRP, the best and cost-effective material to face demanding industrial applications and environmental conditions.
P-TREX F fences and gates are the most innovative systems to fence and protect those areas where electrical insulation, amagnetic and chemical resistance are required.
The Scoglitti port has undergone redevelopment to meet the growing needs of small-scale fishing and recreational boating. Musa Progetti managed the design and construction supervision, focusing on selecting materials resistant to the corrosive action of the sea. The collaboration between Tecnova and P-TREX addressed challenges posed by the marine environment, utilizing pultruded composite profiles to ensure structural durability.
Waterfront at Scoglitti Port (RG) upon completion, featuring pultruded G.F.R.P. profiles for framing and canopies.
The redevelopment of the port was completed with funds from Measure 1.43 of the FEAMP 2014-2020, enabling the fulfillment of requests from small-scale fishing operators.
Design and construction management were entrusted to the Musa Progetti Engineering Company in Vittoria. Under the guidance of technical director Eng. Sandro Feligioni, material selection was prioritized for the successful execution of the project, which directly faces the sea and is therefore highly exposed to the constant degradation caused by marine aerosol. Structures exposed to seawater are subjected to various aggressive actions, such as chlorides, sulfates, and mechanical impacts from waves, with the splash zone considered the highest-risk area. During the redevelopment of the entire dock, the collaboration between Tecnova and P-TREX proved crucial in solving the issues posed by the salty environment. Pultruded composite profiles supplied by P-TREX were chosen for their exceptional chemical resistance and mechanical properties, ensuring the durability of structural elements placed directly in the marine environment or near the coast.
To identify the most suitable materials, Musa Progetti turned to Tecnova Group, a company specializing in the production and distribution of high-tech materials for construction. Salvatore Varsallona, commercial director of Tecnova Group, proposed P-TREX composite material as a technical solution for the dock’s framing and canopies, given the highly aggressive environment.
With P-Trex’s technical consultation, Musa Progetti developed a project with precise characteristics that were highly appreciated by the client for the functional redevelopment of Scoglitti Fishing Port and the construction of 20 stalls for selling fish, aimed at becoming a tourist attraction.
The entire project was designed with a support structure made of pultruded G.F.R.P. (Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer) composite profiles, supported by a foundation of drilled reinforced concrete piles.
This consists of an intersecting grid of about 90×10 linear meters of pultruded structural IPE 200 profiles, with a development of 900 square meters across two walkways with a height difference of 60 cm.
Fase iniziale di installazione
Panoramica dell’intelaiatura in profili pultrusi in G.R.F.P.
Initial installation phase and overview of the pultruded G.F.R.P. framework.
Above the upper walkway, 10 modular canopies were installed, designed to accommodate a total of 20 fish stalls. These canopies were also made with pultruded structural IPE 200 and T100 profiles.
G.F.R.P. pultruded profiles, combined with steel plates supplied by Tecnova Group, were delivered as semi-finished products to allow greater flexibility on site, ensuring easier adaptation during local assembly and faster installation.
The advantages of using this material can be summarized as follows:
Scoglitti, a district of Vittoria in the heart of Ragusa province, is a seaside village steeped in history. It lies as a gem on the coast of the Sicilian Channel, near the majestic mouth of the Ippari River. Nestled in the Vittoria plain, its coastline stands out for its vast stretches of golden sand and majestic dunes. Today, following its redevelopment, Scoglitti port is predominantly a fishing port, complemented by recreational activities, making the entire dock a hub for community interaction, cultural growth, and tourism.
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