Advances in Cement-Based Materials

Advances in Cement-Based Materials
Author: Gideon P.A.G. Van Zijl
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 508
Release: 2009-11-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1439859132

Collection of selected papers on current advances in high performance construction materials. Contributions deal with the development, characterization, application procedures, performance and structural design of materials with key potential in civil engineering works. Materials treated are fibre reinforced concrete, high performance concrete, sel

Advanced Composites in Bridge Construction and Repair

Advanced Composites in Bridge Construction and Repair
Author: Yail Jimmy Kim
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 367
Release: 2014-05-16
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0857097016

Advanced composite materials for bridge structures are recognized as a promising alternative to conventional construction materials such as steel. After an introductory overview and an assessment of the characteristics of bonds between composites and quasi-brittle structures, Advanced Composites in Bridge Construction and Repair reviews the use of advanced composites in the design and construction of bridges, including damage identification and the use of large rupture strain fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. The second part of the book presents key applications of FRP composites in bridge construction and repair, including the use of all-composite superstructures for accelerated bridge construction, engineered cementitious composites for bridge decks, carbon fiber-reinforced polymer composites for cable-stayed bridges and for repair of deteriorated bridge substructures, and finally the use of FRP composites in the sustainable replacement of ageing bridge superstructures. Advanced Composites in Bridge Construction and Repair is a technical guide for engineering professionals requiring an understanding of the use of composite materials in bridge construction. Reviews key applications of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in bridge construction and repair Summarizes key recent research in the suitability of advanced composite materials for bridge structures as an alternative to conventional construction materials

Life-Cycle Civil Engineering

Life-Cycle Civil Engineering
Author: Fabio Biondini
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 996
Release: 2008-05-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0203885309

Life-Cycle Civil Engineering contains the papers presented at the First International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering (IALCCE 08), held in Villa Monastero, Varenna, Lake Como, Italy, 10-14 June, 2008. It consists of a book and a CD-ROM containing 150 papers, including eight keynote papers and 142 technical contributions from 28 countries.

Accelerated Pavement Testing to Transport Infrastructure Innovation

Accelerated Pavement Testing to Transport Infrastructure Innovation
Author: Armelle Chabot
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 724
Release: 2020-08-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030552365

This volume gathers the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of accelerated pavement testing (APT), presented at the 6th International Conference on Accelerated Pavement Testing, in Nantes, France, in April 2022. Discussing APT, which involves rapid testing of full-scale pavement constructions for structural deterioration, the book covers topics such as APT facilities, APT of asphalt concrete and sustainable/innovative materials, APT for airfield pavements, testing of maintenance and rehabilitation solutions, testing of smart and multi-functional pavements, data analysis and modeling, monitoring and non-destructive testing, and efficient means of calibrating/developing pavement design methods. Featuring peer-reviewed contributions by leading international researchers and engineers, the book is a timely and highly relevant resource for materials scientists and engineers interested in determining the performance of pavement structures during their service life (10+ years) in a few weeks or months.

Durability of Strain-Hardening Fibre-Reinforced Cement-Based Composites (SHCC)

Durability of Strain-Hardening Fibre-Reinforced Cement-Based Composites (SHCC)
Author: G.P.A.G. Van Zijl
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2010-12-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9400703384

Strain-Hardening Fibre-Reinforced Cement-Based Composites (SHCC) were named after their ability to resist increased tensile force after crack formation, over a significant tensile deformation range. The increased resistance is achieved through effective crack bridging by fibres, across multiple cracks of widths in the micro-range. Whether these small crack widths are maintained under sustained, cyclic or other load paths, and whether the crack width limitation translates into durability through retardation of ingress of moisture, gas and other deleterious matter, are scrutinized in this book by evaluation of test results from several laboratories internationally. The durability of SHCC under mechanical, chemical, thermal and combined actions is considered, both for the composite and the fibre types typically used in SHCC. The compilation of this state-of-the-art report has been an activity of the RILEM TC 208-HFC, Subcommittee 2: Durability, during the committee life 2005-2009.