FRP Composites: Life extension and strengthening of metallic structures

by Stuart Stanley Jervis Moy

Overview

Fibre reinforced polymer composites have been used for many years in the aircraft and shipbuilding industries. They are now being used in a variety of construction applications where their light weight, high strength, stiffness, durability, and ease of installation makes them cost-effective. This is particularly the case in the repair and rehabilitation of existing infrastructure. This book provides design guidance in the use of fibre reinforced polymer composites, based on the results of two major programmes funded by the DETR.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780727730091
Publisher:	Emerald Publishing Limited
Publication date:	07/01/2001
Series:	ICE Design and Practice Guides
Pages:	72
Product dimensions:	8.27(w) x 11.69(h) x 0.59(d)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Design specification
Chapter 3. Design process overview
Chapter 4. Design of composite
Chapter 5. Structural design
Chapter 6. Implementation
Chapter 7. Tests
Chapter 8. Verification
Chapter 9. Monitoring
Chapter 10. References

Editorial Reviews

Fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have been used for many years in the aircraft and shipbuilding industries. They are now being used in a variety of construction applications where their light weight, high strength, stiffness, durability, and ease of installation makes them cost effective. This is particularly true in the repair and rehabilitation of existing infrastructure. This book provides design guidance on the use of fibre reinforced polymer composites, based on the results of two major programmes funded by the DETR. The book demonstrates that fibre reinforced polymer composites can be used with complete confidence in structural applications. Likewise, guidance is given on short-term and long-term behaviour and how this can be interpreted within a factual design situation. Also included are case studies of projects on the London Underground network, alongside contributions from industry research groups.FRP composites can offer a performance or cost benefit over traditional solutions. As there are no official standards for this type of work, this first attempt at producing design recommendations will be a vital resource for structural engineers.

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