Advanced Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Structural Applications
- 2nd Edition - December 5, 2022
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Editor: Jiping Bai
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 0 3 4 6 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 0 3 4 7 - 7
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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Request a sales quoteAdvanced 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.
- 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
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
Structural engineers and designers
Contractors and practitioners
FRP composites manufacturers
Testing equipment / device manufacturers
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- 1: Introduction
- Abstract
- 1.1: Climate emergency and the construction industry
- 1.2: Need for structural strengthening for structures
- 1.3: Fiber-reinforced polymers
- 1.4: Strengthening structures using FRP composites
- 1.5: Outline of the book
- References
- 2: Polyester resins as a matrix material in advanced fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 2.1: Introduction
- 2.2: Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites
- 2.3: Polyesters as matrix materials
- 2.4: Manufacture of polyester-based composites
- 2.5: Reinforcements for polyester-based composites
- 2.6: Applications of polymer-based composites
- 2.7: Conclusion and future trends
- References
- 3: Vinylester resins as a matrix material in advanced fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites
- Abstract
- 3.1: Introduction
- 3.2: Vinylester and other resins as matrix materials
- 3.3: Fiber-reinforced polymer composites as structural materials
- 3.4: Fatigue, creep, and other properties of structural composites
- 3.5: Chemistry and properties of vinylester resins as matrix materials
- 3.6: Applications of vinylester-based composites in civil engineering
- 3.7: Conclusion and future trends
- References
- 4: Characteristics of a new class of lightweight and tailorable 3D fiber metal laminates
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 4.1: Introduction
- 4.2: Use of various metals in FMLs
- 4.3: Use of nonconventional fibers in FMLs
- 4.4: Current status of FML-related research
- 4.5: Recent advancement in FMLs
- 4.6: Future Trends
- References
- Further reading
- 5: Fiber-reinforced polymer types and properties
- Abstract
- 5.1: Fiber-reinforced polymer materials
- 5.2: Matrix of FRP
- 5.3: Properties of FRP
- References
- 6: Liquid composite molding processes
- Abstract
- 6.1: Introduction
- 6.2: Process description
- 6.3: Simulation and experimental observations
- 6.4: Rigid molds
- 6.5: Flexible molds
- 6.6: Current usage
- 6.7: Case studies
- 6.8: Future trends
- 6.9: Summary
- References
- 7: Pultrusion of advanced composites
- Abstract
- 7.1: Introduction
- 7.2: Explanation
- 7.3: Procedure
- 7.4: Implications
- 7.5: Future trends
- 7.6: Summary
- 7.7: Sources of further information
- References
- 8: Nanoindentation testing of epoxy polymer composites for fiber-reinforced applications
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 8.1: Introduction
- 8.2: Materials and methods
- 8.3: Results and discussion
- 8.4: Conclusions
- 8.5: Future trends and advice
- References
- 9: Understanding and predicting stiffness in advanced fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for structural applications
- Abstract
- 9.1: Introduction
- 9.2: General aspects of composite stiffness
- 9.3: Understanding lamina stiffness
- 9.4: Micromechanical analysis of a Lamina
- 9.5: Comparing micromechanical models with experimental data
- 9.6: Stiffness and compliance transformations
- 9.7: Laminate plate and shell stiffness: Classical lamination theory (CLT)
- 9.8: Properties of different types of laminate
- 9.9: Master ply concept
- 9.10: In-plane and flexural engineering constants of a laminate
- 9.11: An image-driven approach for measuring laminate stiffness
- 9.12: Conclusions and future trend
- 9.13: Sources of further information and advice
- References
- 10: Understanding the durability of advanced fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for structural applications
- Abstract
- 10.1: Introduction
- 10.2: Structure and processing of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites
- 10.3: Applications of FRP composites in civil engineering
- 10.4: Physical aging: Mechanisms and stabilization techniques
- 10.5: Mechanisms of chemical aging: Introduction
- 10.6: Mechanisms of chemical aging: Reaction–diffusion coupling
- 10.7: Mechanisms of chemical aging: Hydrolytic processes
- 10.8: Mechanisms of chemical aging: Oxidation processes
- 10.9: Chemical aging: Stabilization techniques
- 10.10: Fiber and interfacial degradation
- 10.11: Flammability of FRP composites
- 10.12: Improving the fire retardancy of FRP composites
- 10.13: Structural integrity of FRP composites exposed to fire
- 10.14: Conclusion and future trends
- 10.15: Sources of further information and advice
- References
- 11: Testing of pultruded glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) composite materials and structures
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 11.1: Introduction
- 11.2: Tests to characterize the mechanical properties of pultruded glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) material
- 11.3: Tests to characterize the flexural, torsional, buckling, and collapse responses of pultruded GFRP structural grade profiles
- 11.4: Tests to characterize the stiffness and strength of pultruded GFRP joints
- 11.5: Tests on pultruded GFRP sub- and full-scale structures
- 11.6: Conclusion
- 11.7: Brief selection of further information and advice
- References
- 12: Nanofiber interleaving in fiber-reinforced composites for toughness improvement
- Abstract
- 12.1: Introduction
- 12.2: Interleaving for toughness improvement
- 12.3: Conclusions and future perspectives
- References
- 13: Design of fiber-reinforced polymer for strengthening structures
- Abstract
- 13.1: Introduction
- 13.2: Choice of materials for design
- 13.3: Modes of failure
- 13.4: Structural analysis for design
- 13.5: Basis of design
- 13.6: Design guidance
- References
- 14: Advanced fiber-reinforced polymer composites to enhance seismic response of existing structures
- Abstract
- 14.1: Introduction
- 14.2: Seismic behavior of existing RC structures
- 14.3: FRP-retrofitting systems to enhance the seismic response of RC structures
- 14.4: Proposed damage-controllable performance of FRP-retrofitted structures
- 14.5: Seismic response of FRP-retrofitted RC structures
- 14.6: Summary and future trends
- References
- Further reading
- 15: Fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) for civil engineering applications
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 15.1: Historical perspective
- 15.2: Physical and chemical effects of fibers in concrete
- 15.3: Mechanical effects of fibers in concrete
- 15.4: Special applications of FRC and future trends
- 15.5: Conclusions
- References
- 16: Advanced fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials in bridge engineering: Materials, properties and applications in bridge enclosures, reinforced and prestressed concrete beams and columns
- Abstract
- 16.1: Introduction
- 16.2: Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) materials used in bridge engineering
- 16.3: In-service and physical properties of FRP composites used in bridge engineering
- 16.4: FRP bridge enclosures
- 16.5: FRP bridge decks
- 16.6: The rehabilitation of reinforced concrete (RC) and prestressed concrete (PC) bridge beams using external FRP plate bonding (EPB)
- 16.7: FRP rebars/grids and tendons as an alternative to steel for reinforcing concrete beams in highway bridges
- 16.8: Seismic retrofit of columns and shear strengthening of RC bridge structures
- 16.9: Conclusion and future trends
- 16.10: Sources of further information and advice
- References
- Further reading
- 17: Applications of advanced fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in bridge engineering: Rehabilitation of metallic bridge structures, all-FRP composite bridges, and bridges built with hybrid systems
- Abstract
- 17.1: Introduction
- 17.2: The rehabilitation of metallic bridge beams
- 17.3: Composite patch repair for metallic bridge structures
- 17.4: All-fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite bridge superstructure
- 17.5: New bridge construction with hybrid systems
- 17.6: Conclusion and future trends
- 17.7: Sources of further information and advice
- References
- 18: Advanced fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials for sustainable energy technologies
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 18.1: Introduction: Current use of composite materials in sustainable energy technology
- 18.2: The use of nanoparticles in composites
- 18.3: In-service requirements of advanced FRP composites for sustainable energy applications
- 18.4: Manufacture of FRP composite materials for sustainable energy systems
- 18.5: Composite materials/fabrication techniques used for wind turbines
- 18.6: Composite materials/fabrication techniques for tidal energy power generators
- 18.7: Composite materials/fabrication techniques for solar energy applications
- 18.8: Conclusion and future trends
- 18.9: Sources of further information and advice
- References
- 19: Sustainable energy production: Key material requirements
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 19.1: General introduction
- 19.2: Introduction to wind turbines
- 19.3: Introduction to hydropower
- 19.4: Introduction to solar power
- 19.5: Introduction to biomass and geothermal energies
- 19.6: Discussion
- 19.7: Conclusion
- References
- 20: Improving the performance of advanced fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites using nanoclay
- Abstract
- Acknowledgement
- 20.1: Introduction
- 20.2: Materials and fabrication
- 20.3: Experimental
- 20.4: Result and discussion
- 20.5: Fracture toughness assessment
- 20.6: Conclusion
- References
- 21: Advanced fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for the rehabilitation of timber and concrete structures: Assessing strength and durability
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 21.1: Introduction
- 21.2: Composite rehabilitation systems
- 21.3: Metallic and masonry structures
- 21.4: Performance and durability
- 21.5: Conclusion and future trends
- 21.6: Sources of further information and advice
- References
- Index
- Edition: 2
- Published: December 5, 2022
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- No. of pages: 852
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128203460
- eBook ISBN: 9780128203477
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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, UKRead Advanced Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Structural Applications on ScienceDirect