Developments In Fiber Reinforced Polymer Frp Composites For Civil Engineering

Author : N. Uddin
Publisher : Elsevier Inc. Chapters
ISBN 13 : 0128087765
Total Pages : 558 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Developments in fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for civil engineering written by N. Uddin and published by Elsevier Inc. Chapters. This book was released on 2013-05-15 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: The primary objective of this chapter is first to introduce and demonstrate the application of thermoplastic (woven glass reinforced polypropylene) in the design of modular fiber-reinforced bridge decks, and next the development of jackets for confining concrete columns against compression and impact loading. The design concept and manufacturing processes of the thermoplastic bridge deck composite structural system are presented by recognizing the structural demands required to support highway traffic. Then the results of the small-scale static cylinder tests and the impact tests of concrete columns are presented, demonstrating that thermoplastic reinforcement jackets act to restrain the lateral expansion of the concrete that accompanies the onset of crushing, maintaining the integrity of the core concrete, and enabling much higher compression strains (compared to CFRP composite wraps) to be sustained by the compression zone before failure occurs.

Author : Nasim Uddin
Publisher : Woodhead Pub Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780857092342
Total Pages : 525 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Developments in Fiber-reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Civil Engineering written by Nasim Uddin and published by Woodhead Pub Limited. This book was released on 2013 with total page 525 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The use of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials has had a dramatic impact on civil engineering techniques over the past three decades. FRPs are an ideal material for structural applications where high strength-to-weight and stiffness-to-weight ratios are required. Developments in fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for civil engineering outlines the latest developments in fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites and their applications in civil engineering. Part one outlines the general developments of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) use, reviewing recent advancements in the design and processing techniques of composite materials. Part two outlines particular types of fiber-reinforced polymers and covers their use in a wide range of civil engineering and structural applications, including their use in disaster-resistant buildings, strengthening steel structures and bridge superstructures. With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Developments in fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for civil engineering is an essential text for researchers and engineers in the field of civil engineering and industries such as bridge and building construction. Outlines the latest developments in fiber-reinforced polymer composites and their applications in civil engineering Reviews recent advancements in the design and processing techniques of composite materials Covers the use of particular types of fiber-reinforced polymers in a wide range of civil engineering and structural applications

Author : R. Liang
Publisher : Elsevier Inc. Chapters
ISBN 13 : 012808779X
Total Pages : 558 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Developments in fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for civil engineering written by R. Liang and published by Elsevier Inc. Chapters. This book was released on 2013-05-15 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This chapter presents dozens of select environmental engineering applications of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials with emphasis on their environmental benefits, followed by discussions on durability of composites. Significance of design codes and specifications in promoting and advancing the applications of FRP composites is addressed. With ever increasing attention toward a sustainable built environment, FRP composites have potential to be selected as a material of choice because of the performance and design advantages of FRPs.

Author : P. Qiao
Publisher : Elsevier Inc. Chapters
ISBN 13 : 0128087803
Total Pages : 558 pages
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Download or read book Developments in fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for civil engineering written by P. Qiao and published by Elsevier Inc. Chapters. This book was released on 2013-05-15 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This chapter presents a systematic approach for material characterization, analysis, and design of all-fiber-reinforced polymer or plastic (FRP) composite structures. The suggested ‘bottom-up’ analysis concept is applied throughout the procedure, from materials/microstructures, to macro components, to structural members, and finally to structural systems, thus providing a systematic analysis methodology for all-FRP composite structures. The systematic approach described in this chapter can be used efficiently to analyze and design FRP shapes and bridge systems and also develop new design concepts for all composite structures.

Author : R. El-Hajjar
Publisher : Elsevier Inc. Chapters
ISBN 13 : 0128087668
Total Pages : 558 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Developments in fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for civil engineering written by R. El-Hajjar and published by Elsevier Inc. Chapters. This book was released on 2013-05-15 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern structural applications of composite materials are dictated by the processing methods available. In this chapter, we introduce recent developments related to the manufacturing of composites in civil engineering applications using vacuum assisted resin transfer molding, pultrusion, and automated fiber placement.

Author : Y. Kitane
Publisher : Elsevier Inc. Chapters
ISBN 13 : 0128087773
Total Pages : 558 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Developments in fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for civil engineering written by Y. Kitane and published by Elsevier Inc. Chapters. This book was released on 2013-05-15 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This chapter first reviews current structural applications of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in bridge structures, and describes advantages of FRP in bridge applications. This chapter then introduces the design of a hybrid FRP-concrete bridge superstructure, which has been developed at The University at Buffalo for the past ten years, and discusses structural performance of the superstructure based on extensive experimental and analytical studies.

Author : O. Faruk
Publisher : Elsevier Inc. Chapters
ISBN 13 : 012808765X
Total Pages : 558 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Developments in fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for civil engineering written by O. Faruk and published by Elsevier Inc. Chapters. This book was released on 2013-05-15 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biofibers are emerging as a low cost, lightweight and environmentally superior alternative in composites. Generally, different fibers exhibit different properties that are fundamentally important to the resultant composites. This chapter gives an overview of the most common biofibers in biocomposites, covering their sources, types, structure, composition, and properties. Drawbacks of biofibers, such as dimensional instability, moisture absorption, biological, ultraviolet and fire resistance, will be discussed. The chapter will focus on their modifications (physical and chemical methods), matrices based on their petrochemical resources and bio-based, processing of biofiber reinforced plastic composites covering the factors influencing processing (humidity, additives, machinery, processing parameter, fiber content and length), and processing techniques (compounding, compression molding, extrusion, injection molding, pultrusion and others) will be discussed. The properties of the biocomposites based on their mechanical, physical, and biological behavior will also be covered. Lastly, this chapter concludes with recent developments and trends of biocomposites in the near future in civil engineering.

Author : J. Wang
Publisher : Elsevier Inc. Chapters
ISBN 13 : 0128087692
Total Pages : 558 pages
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Download or read book Developments in fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for civil engineering written by J. Wang and published by Elsevier Inc. Chapters. This book was released on 2013-05-15 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strengthening reinforced concrete (RC) members using fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites through external bonding has emerged as a viable technique to retrofit/repair deteriorated infrastructure. The interface between the FRP and concrete plays a critical role in this technique. This chapter discusses the analytical and experimental methods used to examine the integrity and long-term durability of this interface. Interface stress models, including the commonly adopted two-parameter elastic foundation model and a novel three-parameter elastic foundation model (3PEF) are first presented, which can be used as general tools to analyze and evaluate the design of the FRP strengthening system. Then two interface fracture models – linear elastic fracture mechanics and cohesive zone model – are established to analyze the potential and full debonding process of the FRP–concrete interface. Under the synergistic effects of the service loads and environments species, the FRP–concrete interface experiences deterioration, which may reduce its long-term durability. A novel experimental method, environment-assisted subcritical debonding testing, is then introduced to evaluate this deteriorating process. The existing small cracks along the FRP–concrete interface can grow slowly even if the mechanical load is lower than the critical value. This slow-crack growth process is known as environment-assisted subcritical cracking. A series of subcritical cracking tests are conducted using a wedge-driven test setup t o gain the ability to accurately predict the long-term durability of the FRP–concrete interface.

Author : N. Uddin
Publisher : Elsevier Inc. Chapters
ISBN 13 : 0128087676
Total Pages : 558 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Developments in fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for civil engineering written by N. Uddin and published by Elsevier Inc. Chapters. This book was released on 2013-05-15 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High-quality and expedient repair methods are necessary to address concrete deterioration that can occur in bridge structures. Most infrastructure-related applications of fiber-reinforced plastics (FRPs) use hand layup methods. Hand layup is tedious, labor-intensive and results are sensitive to personnel skill level. An alternative method of FRP application is vacuum assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM). VARTM uses single-sided molding technology to infuse resin over fabrics wrapping large structures, such as bridge girders and columns. There is no research currently available on the interface developed, when VARTM processing is adopted to wrap fibers such as carbon and/ or glass over concrete structures. This chapter investigates the shear and flexural strength gains of a beam by carbon fiber cast on concrete using the VARTM method. The carbon fiber composite was made using Sikadur HEX 103C and low viscosity epoxy resin Sikadur 300. Tests were conducted to determine and document the gains of FRP rehabilitated beams applied by the VARTM method compared to the hand layup method of application. This newly introduced technique to repair and retrofit a simple span I-565 prestressed concrete bridge girder in Huntsville, Alabama, was implemented in the field within two days without any traffic interruption, and the field demonstration of this newly introduced technique to civil infrastructure is presented to the end.

Author : Lieping Ye
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642174876
Total Pages : 956 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advances in FRP Composites in Civil Engineering written by Lieping Ye and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 956 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Advances in FRP Composites in Civil Engineering" contains the papers presented at the 5th International Conference on Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites in Civil Engineering in 2010, which is an official conference of the International Institute for FRP in Construction (IIFC). The book includes 7 keynote papers which are presented by top professors and engineers in the world and 203 papers covering a wide spectrum of topics. These important papers not only demonstrate the recent advances in the application of FRP composites in civil engineering, but also point to future research endeavors in this exciting area. Researchers and professionals in the field of civil engineering will find this book is exceedingly valuable. Prof. Lieping Ye and Dr. Peng Feng both work at the Department of Civil Engineering, Tsinghua University, China. Qingrui Yue is a Professor at China Metallurgical Group Corporation.