Materials Aspects of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites in Infrastructure.
Materials Aspects of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites
in Infrastructure.
(1952 K)
Chin, J. W.
NISTIR 5888; 46 p. August 1996.
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National Technical Information Service
Order number: PB96-210695
Keywords:
polymer composites; construction; civil engineering;
infrastructure; fibers; durability; rehabilitation;
retrofitting
Abstract:
This paper provides a review of the technical literature
pertaining to materials aspects of fiber-reinforced
polymer (FRP) composites in infrastructural and other
civil engineering applications. The main focus is
placed upon the durability, chemical and mechanical
aspects of structures reinforced with or constructed
from FRP materials. Categories which are addressed
include marine applications, structural shapes,
joining/fastening, reinforced concrete and
rehabilitation/retrofitting of structures. Effects of
moisture, salt water, alkalinity and mechanical loading
on the performance of FRP components are emphasized.
Building and Fire Research Laboratory
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg, MD 20899