Skip to main content
Elsevier

Advanced Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Matrices

Enhancing Performance and Longevity of Concrete Structures

  • 1st Edition - January 1, 2027
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Moncef L. Nehdi, Prashant Kumar, Aman Kumar
  • Language: English

Advanced Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Matrices is an authoritative reference volume that offers an in-depth exploration of FRCM systems, bridging the gap between theory and pract… Read more

Description

Advanced Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Matrices is an authoritative reference volume that offers an in-depth exploration of FRCM systems, bridging the gap between theory and practical application in the critical domain of structural strengthening and rehabilitation.

The book covers the full spectrum of FRCM technology—from material characterization, manufacturing techniques, and mechanical properties to design guidelines and installation methodologies paired with quality control, inspection procedures, and testing protocols. It draws on the latest research to emphasize key innovation aspects, such as emerging material trends, sustainability-specific assessments, integration with advanced computational tools, and performance-related developments. The substantial potential and benefits of FRCM are highlighted through successful implementation examples, comparisons with conventional approaches, and lessons learnt from real-world field use, all of which underscore the systems’ versatility and efficiency.

The comprehensive perspective put forward by this international group of highly specialized experts will prove invaluable to researchers, professionals, and advanced students seeking to deepen their understanding and actively contribute to advancing the state of the art in construction practices.

Key features

  • Explores material characterization and strengthening techniques for beams, slabs, and columns
  • Discusses the installation and inspection of FRCM as externally bonded (EB) or near-surface-mounted (NSM) composite systems for concrete members
  • Addresses practical design examples with comparisons to experimental work, illustrating the enhanced shear, flexural, and axial behavior of RC members
  • Includes practical insights and case studies demonstrating real-world, FRCM-based interventions, linking foundational principles with hands-on execution

Readership

Researchers, academics, and postgraduate students in construction engineering; building materials science; civil and structural engineering; sustainable built environment; architectural engineering; heritage conservation; Construction and civil engineering practitioners; professionals in structural design, particularly those working with composite materials; contractors and project managers specializing in structural rehabilitation or renovation; manufacturers and suppliers of composite materials for concrete reinforcement; environmental consultants and sustainability experts shaping standards for eco-friendly building practices

Table of contents

Part I: Introduction to FRCM

1. Overview of FRCM o Evolution of FRCM and its historical background

2. Materials and Composition of FRCM

3. FRCM Manufacturing Techniques

4. Mechanical Properties and Performance of FRCM

Part II: Design Guidelines and Applications of FRCM in Concrete Structures

5. Design Basis for FRCM Systems

6. Installation and Application Techniques

7. Testing and quality control

8. Laboratory and Field Testing of FRCM

9. Case Studies and Field Applications

10. Repair and Maintenance of FRCM Systems

11. Future Trends and Innovations

Part III: Sustainability and Environmental Impact of FRCM 

12. Introduction to Sustainability and Environmental Impact of FRCM

13. Lifecycle Assessment and Carbon Footprint of FRCM Systems

14. Recyclability, Circular Economy, and Ecosystem Impacts

15. Future Directions and Stakeholder Perspectives

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: January 1, 2027
  • Language: English

About the editors

MN

Moncef L. Nehdi

Dr. Nehdi joined the University of Guelph as Dean, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (CEPS) in September 2024. An experienced academic leader, Nehdi served as Chair of the Department of Civil Engineering, McMaster University. Prior, Nehdi was a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Western University from 2007 to 2021. Nehdi is an award-winning researcher and educator in sustainable civil engineering, particularly cement and concrete research, sustainable construction and the application of AI in materials and structures research. He has written more than 500 research publications and was listed by Elsevier and the Shanghai Global Ranking in the world’s most impactful civil engineers. Nehdi received his B.A.Sc. from Laval University and M.A.Sc. from Sherbrooke University, and holds a PhD from the University of British Columbia, all in civil engineering. He is a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering, the Engineering Institute of Canada, the American Concrete Institute, the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, and the Asia Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association.

Affiliations and expertise
Dean, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON Canada

PK

Prashant Kumar

Mr. Prashant Kumar holds a Master of Engineering degree in Structural Engineering from Thapar University and a Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering from Uttar Pradesh Technical University. He has worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, COER University, Roorkee, India from the past 6.5 years. He is also currently pursuing a PhD degree in Structural Engineering with CSIR-Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee, India. His research interests include concrete technology, retrofitting techniques, corrosion prevention techniques, and artificial intelligence applications to resolve civil and structural engineering challenges.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, COER University, Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India

AK

Aman Kumar

Aman Kumar holds a Master’s degree in Construction Technology and Management from the National Institute of Technical Teachers’ Training and Research, Chandigarh, and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar. He is currently pursuing a PhD at McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada. Before that, Kumar was a Project Associate at the CSIR – Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee, India. He also accrued practical experience by covering a variety of roles in industry, including as a Structural Health Monitoring Engineer with Aimil Ltd., New Delhi, and as a Quality Control Engineer with Ambuja Cements Ltd., Chandigarh. Aman has also served as an Assistant Professor at the Indo-Global College, Punjab, where he taught earthquake engineering, estimation & costing, and concrete technology. His professional expertise spans non-destructive testing (NDT), structural health monitoring, fiber-reinforced polymers, fiber-reinforced cementitious matrices, and AI and ML applications for structural engineering.

Affiliations and expertise
PhD Candidate, Department of Civil Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada