
Strengthening of Concrete Structures Using Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP)
Design, Construction and Practical Applications
Description
Key Features
- Includes a large quantity of design examples and structural software to facilitate learning and help readers perform routine design
- Provides recommendations for best practices in design and construction for the strengthening of bridge structures using advanced fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites
- Presents comprehensive guidelines on design, inspection, and quality control, including laboratory and field testing information
Readership
Civil and structural engineers, materials scientists, architects and students interested in FRP materials and their structural applications
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
- Abstract
- 1.1 Overview
- 1.2 FRP strengthening systems
- 1.3 Composite interfacial debonding
- 1.4 FRP design standards and guides
- 1.5 Designing with FRP reinforcement
- 1.6 Numerical modeling
- 1.7 Installation of EB FRP systems
2. Fiber-reinforced polymer composites
- Abstract
- 2.1 FRP constituents
- 2.2 Composite interfacial adhesion and debonding
- 2.3 FRP durability
3. Composite mechanics
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Laminate
- 3.3 Textile fabric
- 3.4 Durability and failure modes
- 3.5 Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
4. Design provisions
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Flexural FRP strengthening of RC/PC bridge members
- 4.3 Shear FRP strengthening of RC/PC bridge members
- 4.4 FRP-confinement strengthening of RC/PC bridge members
- 4.5 Witness panels
5. Provisions for installation, quality control, and maintenance
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Installation of FRP strengthening systems
- 5.3 Inspection, evaluation, and acceptance
- 5.4 Maintenance and repair
6. Laboratory testing
- Abstract
- 6.1 Durability testing overview
- 6.2 Bond durability
- 6.3 FRP durability
7. Field testing
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Field pull-off testing
- 7.3 Load distribution testing
- 7.4 Proof load testing
8. Recommendations
- Abstract
- 8.1 Analysis and design recommendations
- 8.2 Installation, quality control, and maintenance recommendations
9. Design examples
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
Appendix A. Nomenclature
- A.1 AASHTO
- A.2 ACI 440.2R 08
- A.3 ISIS
- A.4 CNR-DT 200/2004
- A.5 TR-55
Appendix B. Inspection checklist
Product details
- No. of pages: 340
- Language: English
- Copyright: © Woodhead Publishing 2017
- Published: February 21, 2017
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- eBook ISBN: 9780081006412
- Hardcover ISBN: 9780081006368
About the Authors
Hwai-Chung Wu
Affiliations and Expertise
Christopher Eamon
Affiliations and Expertise
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