Developments in Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Civil Engineering

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

Contributor contact detailsWoodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural EngineeringIntroductionPart I: General developmentsChapter 1: Types of fiber and fiber arrangement in fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) compositesAbstract:1.1 Introduction1.2 Fibers1.3 Fabrics1.4 Composites1.5 Future trends1.6 Sources of further information and adviceChapter 2: Biofiber reinforced polymer composites for structural applicationsAbstract:2.1 Introduction2.2 Reinforcing fibers2.3 Drawbacks of biofibers2.4 Modification of natural fibers2.5 Matrices for biocomposites2.6 Processing of biofiber-reinforced plastic composites2.7 Performance of biocomposites2.8 Future trends2.9 ConclusionChapter 3: Advanced processing techniques for composite materials for structural applicationsAbstract:3.1 Introduction3.2 Manual layup3.3 Plate bonding3.4 Preforming3.5 Vacuum assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM)3.6 Pultruded composites3.7 Automated fiber placement3.8 Future trends3.9 Sources of further informationChapter 4: Vacuum assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM) for external strengthening of structuresAbstract:4.1 Introduction4.2 The limitations of hand layup techniques4.3 Comparing hand layup and vacuum assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM)4.4 Analyzing load, strain, deflections, and failure modes4.5 Flexural fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) wrapped beams4.6 Shear and flexural fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) wrapped beams4.7 Comparing hand layup and vacuum assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM): results and discussion4.8 Case study: I-565 Highway bridge girder4.9 Conclusion and future trends4.10 AcknowledgmentChapter 5: Failure modes in structural applications of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites and their preventionAbstract:5.1 Introduction5.2 Failures in structural engineering applications of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites5.3 Strategies for failure prevention5.4 Non-destructive testing (NDT) and structural health monitoring (SHM) for inspection and monitoring5.5 Future trends5.6 Conclusion5.7 Acknowledgment5.8 Sources of further informationChapter 6: Assessing the durability of the interface between fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites and concrete in the rehabilitation of reinforced concrete structuresAbstract:6.1 Introduction6.2 Interface stress analysis of the fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)-to-concrete interface6 12 Young's modulus and shear modulus of beam i, respectively; bi is the width of beam i.6.3 Fracture analysis of the fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)-to-concrete interface6.4 Durability of the fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)-concrete interfacePart II: Particular types and applicationsChapter 7: Advanced fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for civil engineering applicationsAbstract:7.1 Introduction7.2 The use of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) materials in construction7.3 Practical applications in buildings7.4 Future trends7.5 Sources of further informationChapter 8: Hybrid fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for structural applicationsAbstract:8.1 Introduction8.2 Hybrid fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforced concrete beams: internal reinforcement8.3 Hybrid fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in bridge construction8.4 Future trends8.5 Sources of further informationChapter 9: Design of hybrid fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)/autoclave aerated concrete (AAC) panels for structural applicationsAbstract:9.1 Introduction9.2 Performance issues with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)/autoclave aerated concrete (AAC) panels9.3 Materials, processing, and methods of investigation9.4 Comparing different panel designs9.5 Analytical modeling of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)/autoclave aerated concrete (AAC) panels9.6 Design graphs for fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)/ autoclave aerated concrete (AAC) panels9.7 Conclusion9.8 Acknowledgment9.