Reinforced Coatings / Composites have been used for reinforcing tank bottoms that experience topside or underside corrosion for over 40 years.One distinct advantage with using these types of materials for reinforce piping tank vessels and flat surfaces is the materials can now be installed on curved and flat surfaces to strengthen the item without use of welding or hot work.This paper discusses advances in cold grinding which allow for composites to be installed in Class 1 Div. 1 environments along various solutions that composites can be used.