Durability of Fiber Reinforced Polymers for Structural Applications:: Theoritical and Experimental Approaches - Couverture souple

Robert, Mathieu

 
9783639358797: Durability of Fiber Reinforced Polymers for Structural Applications:: Theoritical and Experimental Approaches
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 3639358791 ISBN 13 : 9783639358797
Editeur : VDM Verlag Dr. Müller, 2011

Synopsis

The corrosion of steel in concrete has been identified as one of the most important causes of deterioration and structural deficiency. A relatively recent solution, receiving global attention, is the use of fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites as a cost effective alternative to traditional construction materials and techniques. The low cost-to-performance advantage of glass fibre reinforced polymers (GFRP) is the driving force behind its world wide use and acceptance. GFRP materials are attributed to being of high strength, light weight, non corrosive and non conductive. Unfortunately, in some special conditions, such as in high alkalinity environment, the long-term performance of the GFRP is still unresolved question. Strength of the glass fibres and resin matrix, the two constituents of the GFRP materials, can decrease when subjected to a wet alkaline environment. This book summarizes the effects of various conditions on the durability of FRP composites for use as internal reinforcement for concrete structures.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The corrosion of steel in concrete has been identified as one of the most important causes of deterioration and structural deficiency. A relatively recent solution, receiving global attention, is the use of fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites as a cost effective alternative to traditional construction materials and techniques. The low cost-to-performance advantage of glass fibre reinforced polymers (GFRP) is the driving force behind its world wide use and acceptance. GFRP materials are attributed to being of high strength, light weight, non corrosive and non conductive. Unfortunately, in some special conditions, such as in high alkalinity environment, the long-term performance of the GFRP is still unresolved question. Strength of the glass fibres and resin matrix, the two constituents of the GFRP materials, can decrease when subjected to a wet alkaline environment. This book summarizes the effects of various conditions on the durability of FRP composites for use as internal reinforcement for concrete structures.

Biographie de l'auteur

Dr. Mathieu Robert is a Postdoctoral fellow of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. He obtained his Ph.D in civil engineering from University of Sherbrooke, Canada, and a Postdoctoral degree from Queen's University, Canada. His current research interests include the durability study of FRP materials.

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Éditeur
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
Date d'édition
2011
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3639358791
ISBN 13 
9783639358797
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
124
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