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Advanced Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Structural Applications

  • 2nd Edition - December 5, 2022
  • Latest edition
  • Editor: Jiping Bai
  • Language: English

Advanced Fibre-reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Structural Applications, Second Edition provides updates on new research that has been carried out on the use of FRP compo… Read more

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Advanced Fibre-reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Structural Applications, Second Edition provides updates on new research that has been carried out on the use of FRP composites for structural applications. These include the further development of advanced FRP composites materials that achieve lighter and stronger FRP composites, how to enhance FRP integrated behavior through matrix modification, along with information on pretension treatments and intelligence technology. The development of new technology such as automated manufacturing and processing of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have played a significant role in optimizing fabrication processing and matrix formation.

In this new edition, all chapters have been brought fully up-to-date to take on the key aspects mentioned above. The book's chapters cover all areas relevant to advanced FRP composites, from the material itself, its manufacturing, properties, testing and applications in structural and civil engineering. Applications span from civil engineering, to buildings and the energy industry.

Key features

  • Covers all areas relevant to advanced FRP composites, from the material itself, its manufacturing, properties, testing and applications in structural engineering
  • Features new manufacturing techniques, such as automated fiber placement and 3D printing of composites
  • Includes various applications, such as prestressed-FRP, FRP made of short fibers, continuous structural health monitoring using advanced optical fiber Bragg grating (FBG), durability of FRP-strengthened structures, and the application of carbon nano-tubes or platelets for enhancing durability of FRP-bonded structures

Readership

Industrial and academic researchers and PhD students wishing to get up to date information about FRP materials, manufacturing, properties, testing and applications of composite materials in structural and civil engineering.
Structural engineers and designers
Contractors and practitioners
FRP composites manufacturers
Testing equipment / device manufacturers

Table of contents

1. Introduction
J. Bai, University of South Wales, UK

Part I Materials

2. Phenolic resins as a matrix material in advanced fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites
E. Frollini, C. G. Silva and E. C. Ramires, University of São Paulo, Brazil

3. Polyester resins as a matrix material in advanced fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites
N. Miskolczi, University of Pannonia, Hungary

4. Vinylester resins as a matrix material in advanced fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites
F. Sarasini and C. Santulli, University of Rome ‘La Sapienza,’ Italy

5. Epoxy resins as a matrix material in advanced fiber- reinforced polymer (FRP) composites
V. Fiore and A. Valenza, University of Palermo, Italy

Part II Processing and fabrication

6. Prepreg processing of advanced fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites
S. Pansart, Germanischer Lloyd Industrial Services GmbH, Germany

7. Resin infusion/liquid composite moulding (LCM) of advanced fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP)
S. Bickerton, Q. Govignon and P. Kelly, The University of Auckland, New Zealand

8. Filament winding processes in the manufacture of advanced fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites
A. Khennane, University of New South Wales at the Australian Defence Force Academy, Australia

9. Pultrusion of advanced fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites
J. Ramôa Correia, Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal

Part III Properties, performance and testing

10. Understanding and predicting interfacial stresses in advanced fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for structural applications
A. Al-Shawaf, Monash University, Australia

Product details

  • Edition: 2
  • Latest edition
  • Published: December 5, 2022
  • Language: English

About the editor

JB

Jiping Bai

Dr. Bai completed his PhD at University of Dundee. He has obtained extensive professional and academic experience in research, consultancy, learning and teaching. He has been actively involved in: developing, managing and undertaking research and knowledge transfer; successful research grant applications from research council (European Social Fund) and Welsh Government in collaboration with industrial partners; developing close international collaborations, including research projects, course development and student exchanges; and promoting, further developing and strengthening links with industry. Dr Bai specializes in sustainable materials, components, and structural systems, with emphasis on technical advances in sustainable materials and structural systems. His work has been broadly based within the field of concrete science, technology, structural systems, and computational optimization, involving research, consultancy, learning and teaching.
Affiliations and expertise
Research Fellow, Senior Lecturer and Reader in the University of South Wales, UK

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