Fiberglass Reinforced Plastics

Fiberglass Reinforced Plastics
Author: Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff
Publisher: William Andrew
Total Pages: 271
Release: 1995-12-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0815517165

This book has been prepared as a reference on manufacturing techniques and applications of fiberglass reinforced plastics. It provides discussion of properties, concepts and is written for the potential user to summarize advantages in usage. The book contains nine chapters of discussion of relationships between polymers, reinforcements and uses, as well as a useful glossary of plastics and engineering terms. There is a wide interest in fiberglass reinforced plastics due to useful properties which meet a great many product and use requirements, as well as the relative ease with which such products can be fabricated. Fiberglass reinforced plastics find applications in transportation, marine, construction, electronics, recreation, aircraft, aerospace and numerous manufacturing industries. These plastics have virtually displaced wood in the marine industry, and applications replacing metals in other areas continue to grow.The user of this book will find practical and useful information for design, engineering, plant and maintenance. Presented is the technology and applications to serve the varied interests of readers in diverse industries.

Glass Reinforced Plastics

Glass Reinforced Plastics
Author: Brian Parkyn
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2013-10-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 148310298X

Glass Reinforced Plastics discusses several areas in the production of glass reinforced plastics. The 20 chapters of the book are organized into four parts — introduction, end uses, materials, and engineering design. The first part covers the historical background of glass reinforced plastics. Part II talks about the various application of glass reinforced plastics, such as in constructions, boat hulls, and chemical plants. Part III covers the materials, which include resin systems, reinforcement, and specifications. Part IV deals with the engineering design concerns, such as nature of composites, weathering, and fatigue. The text will be of great use to researchers and practitioners in the field of materials science.

Reinforced Plastics Handbook

Reinforced Plastics Handbook
Author: Donald V Rosato
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 1113
Release: 2004-12-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0080516017

In this 3rd Edition of the Reinforced Plastics Handbook the authors have continued the approach of the late John Murphy, author of the first and second editions.The book provides a compendium of information on every aspect of materials, processes, designs and construction.Fiber-reinforced plastics are a class of materials in which the basic properties of plastics are given mechanical reinforcement by the addition of fibrous materials. The wide choice of plastics resin matrices and the correspondingly wide choice of reinforcing materials mean that the permutations are virtually unlimited. But the optimum properties of resin and reinforcement cannot be obtained unless there is an effective bond between the two, and this is the continuing objective of reinforced plastics production, design and processing. - New 3rd edition of this comprehensive practical manual - This is a 'bible' for all those involved in the reinforced plastics industry, whether manufacturers, specifiers, designers or end-users - Has been completely revised and updated to reflect all the latest developments in the industry

Fiber-Reinforced Plastics

Fiber-Reinforced Plastics
Author: Martin Masuelli
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2022-04-20
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1803550759

This book deepens the study and knowledge on fiber-reinforced plastics (FRPs), which are composite materials made of a polymer matrix reinforced with fibers. The fibers are usually glass, carbon, or aramid, although other fibers such as paper, wood, or asbestos are sometimes used. The polymer is usually an epoxy, vinyl ester, or polyester thermosetting plastic, and phenol-formaldehyde resins are still in use. Among, the most prominent applications of FRPs are in the aerospace, automotive, marine, and construction industries. The development of FRPs has a very promising future with a marked annual increase and with a wide range of sources. This book presents comprehensive information on FRPs and their wide variety of applications in the industry worldwide.

Design of Fiberglass-reinforced Plastic (FRP) Stacks

Design of Fiberglass-reinforced Plastic (FRP) Stacks
Author: American Society of Civil Engineers
Publisher: Amer Society of Civil Engineers
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2010
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780784410561

ASCE/SEI Standard 52-10 applies to fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) stacks-those stacks where the primary supporting shell is made of FRP. Design of Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Stacks outlines the considerations that must be made for both the mechanical and structural design; emphasizes what consideration must be taken for wind-and seismic-induced vibrations; gives guidelines for ultraviolet protection and selection of materials; states the requirements for lighting and lightning protection based upon existing building and federal codes; gives the requirements for climbing and access based upon current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards; emphasizes the important areas regarding fabrication and construction; and outlines areas requiring maintenance and inspection following initial operation.

Machinability of Fibre-Reinforced Plastics

Machinability of Fibre-Reinforced Plastics
Author: J. Paulo Davim
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2015-06-16
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3110388871

Presents polymer-based fibre reinforced composite materials and addresses the characteristics of these widely used materials like low density and coefficient of thermal expansion, specific strength with better fatigue resistance and modulus. The topics discussed are laser-based material machining, high-speed robotic end milling and LFRP modeling, including definitions, features, machine elements (system set-up) as well as experimental and theoretical investigations. These investigations include effects of input variables (tool rotation speed, feed rate and ultrasonic power) on cutting force, torque, cutting temperature, edge quality, surface roughness, burning of machined surface, tool wear, material removal rate, power consumption and feasible regions. Further a detailed literature review on drilling polymer composites with a focus on delamination is included. Aspects such as delamination mechanisms, fabrication methods, the type of drilling process adopted by various researchers, cutting parameters employed during drilling, mathematical delamination modelling, effect of thrust force, spindle speed, thermal loads, tool wear, surface roughness, tool geometry and tool materials on delamination and hole quality are summarized. In addition an approach of digital image processing in delamination assessment completes the approach. - Discusses Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics modern technologies for automated, highly productive and cost efficient processing. - Great value for final undergraduate engineering courses or as a topic on manufacturing with FRPs at the postgraduate level as well as a useful reference for academics, researchers, manufacturing, mechanical and materials engineers, professionals in machining of FRPs and related industries.

Design of Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Stacks (ASCE/SEI 52-10).: Definitions and Materials; Chapter 2 Mechanical Design; Chapter 3 Structural Design; Chapter 4 Vibration; Chapter 5 Access, Safety, and Electrical; Chapter 6 Fabrication and Erection; Chapter 7 Inspection and Maintenance; Further Reading

Design of Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Stacks (ASCE/SEI 52-10).: Definitions and Materials; Chapter 2 Mechanical Design; Chapter 3 Structural Design; Chapter 4 Vibration; Chapter 5 Access, Safety, and Electrical; Chapter 6 Fabrication and Erection; Chapter 7 Inspection and Maintenance; Further Reading
Author: American Society of Civil Engineers
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2010
Genre: Fiber-reinforced plastics
ISBN: 9780784473030

This Standard outlines the important mechanical and structural engineering considerations for stacks where the primary supporting shell is made of FRP. Topics include: considerations pertaining to wind and seismic-induced vibrations; guidelines for the ultraviolet protection and selection of materials; requirements for lighting and lightning protection based upon existing building and federal codes; requirements for climbing and access based upon current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards; the important areas regarding fabrication and construction; and maintenance and inspection following initial operation.

Design Data for Reinforced Plastics

Design Data for Reinforced Plastics
Author: R.M. Mayer
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9401107076

In this book, the authors have assembled a systematic set of design parameters describing short and long term mechanical, thermal, electrical, fire and environmental performance, etc. for composites based primarily on continuous glass, aramid and carbon fibres in thermosetting and thermoplastic matrices.