Abstract: Composite members and methods for forming composite members are provided. A composite member includes a base member, the base member formed from a polyethylene. The composite member further includes a tape bonded to the base member. The tape is formed from a fiber reinforced thermoplastic material. The fiber reinforced thermoplastic material includes a plurality of fibers dispersed in a polyethylene resin. A method includes forming a base member from a polyethylene material. The method further includes bonding a tape to the base member. The tape is formed from a fiber reinforced thermoplastic material. The fiber reinforced thermoplastic material includes a plurality of fibers dispersed in a thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: Structural members and methods for forming structural members are provided. A structural member includes a body portion and a locally reinforced portion. The body portion is formed from a long fiber thermoplastic material, the long fiber thermoplastic material including a plurality of long fibers dispersed in a thermoplastic resin. The locally reinforced portion is formed from a continuous fiber thermoplastic material overmolded by the long fiber thermoplastic material, the continuous fiber thermoplastic material including a plurality of continuous fibers dispersed in a thermoplastic resin.