Performance of Fiber Composite Wrapped Columns and Beams in a Corrosive Environment

Performance of Fiber Composite Wrapped Columns and Beams in a Corrosive Environment
Author: H. S. Karpate
Publisher:
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2006
Genre: Composite-reinforced concrete
ISBN:

The objective of this project is to evaluate the long-term effectiveness of fiber reinforced (FRP) composite wraps in preventing corrosion of reinforced concrete elements in severe environments. The experimental program was established to help determine if FRP wraps provide barriers against the transportation of chlorides into the concrete, or if impermeable wraps trap chlorides and moisture beneath the wrap and thereby accelerate the corrosion process. The focus of this report is on performance of 43 specimens that were removed from exposure testing 5-7 years. The specimens represent typical rectangular (beam) and cylindrical (column) elements in reinforced concrete bridges. Partially wrapped versus unwrapped elements were studied. Other parameters of interest in design and construction included: cast-in chlorides to represent specimens already exposed to a corrosive environment prior to wrapping, cracked versus uncracked elements, addition of corrosion inhibitors, and materials of repair for damage to concrete due to corrosion or the construction traffic prior to wrapping. Guidelines for use of these materials are developed using the results of the test program.

Analysis and Performance of Fiber Composites

Analysis and Performance of Fiber Composites
Author: Bhagwan D. Agarwal
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
Total Pages: 480
Release: 1990-10-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Having fully established themselves as workable engineering materials, composite materials are now increasingly commonplace around the world. Serves as both a text and reference guide to the behavior of composite materials in different engineering applications. Revised for this Second Edition, the text includes a general discussion of composites as material, practical aspects of design and performance, and further analysis that will be helpful to those engaged in research on composites. Each chapter closes with references for further reading and a set of problems that will be useful in developing a better understanding of the subject.

Maintenance, Safety, Risk, Management and Life-Cycle Performance of Bridges

Maintenance, Safety, Risk, Management and Life-Cycle Performance of Bridges
Author: Nigel Powers
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 550
Release: 2018-07-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1351745972

Maintenance, Safety, Risk, Management and Life-Cycle Performance of Bridges contains lectures and papers presented at the Ninth International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management (IABMAS 2018), held in Melbourne, Australia, 9-13 July 2018. This volume consists of a book of extended abstracts and a USB card containing the full papers of 393 contributions presented at IABMAS 2018, including the T.Y. Lin Lecture, 10 Keynote Lectures, and 382 technical papers from 40 countries. The contributions presented at IABMAS 2018 deal with the state of the art as well as emerging concepts and innovative applications related to the main aspects of bridge maintenance, safety, risk, management and life-cycle performance. Major topics include: new design methods, bridge codes, heavy vehicle and load models, bridge management systems, prediction of future traffic models, service life prediction, residual service life, sustainability and life-cycle assessments, maintenance strategies, bridge diagnostics, health monitoring, non-destructive testing, field testing, safety and serviceability, assessment and evaluation, damage identification, deterioration modelling, repair and retrofitting strategies, bridge reliability, fatigue and corrosion, extreme loads, advanced experimental simulations, and advanced computer simulations, among others. This volume provides both an up-to-date overview of the field of bridge engineering and significant contributions to the process of more rational decision-making on bridge maintenance, safety, risk, management and life-cycle performance of bridges for the purpose of enhancing the welfare of society. The Editors hope that these Proceedings will serve as a valuable reference to all concerned with bridge structure and infrastructure systems, including students, researchers and engineers from all areas of bridge engineering.

Concrete in the Marine Environment

Concrete in the Marine Environment
Author: P.K. Mehta
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 224
Release: 1991-12-03
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0203498259

Concrete has clearly emerged as the most economical and durable material for the building of the vast majority of marine structures. Reinforced concrete too has overcome the technological problems making it a suitable material for the construction of advanced marine structures such as offshore drilling platforms, superspan bridges and undersea tunn

Composites for Construction

Composites for Construction
Author: Lawrence C. Bank
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 572
Release: 2006-07-21
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0471681261

The first textbook on the design of FRP for structural engineering applications Composites for Construction is a one-of-a-kind guide to understanding fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) and designing and retrofitting structures with FRP. Written and organized like traditional textbooks on steel, concrete, and wood design, it demystifies FRP composites and demonstrates how both new and retrofit construction projects can especially benefit from these materials, such as offshore and waterfront structures, bridges, parking garages, cooling towers, and industrial buildings. The code-based design guidelines featured in this book allow for demonstrated applications to immediately be implemented in the real world. Covered codes and design guidelines include ACI 440, ASCE Structural Plastics Design Manual, EUROCOMP Design Code, AASHTO Specifications, and manufacturer-published design guides. Procedures are provided to the structural designer on how to use this combination of code-like documents to design with FRP profiles. In four convenient sections, Composites for Construction covers: * An introduction to FRP applications, products and properties, and to the methods of obtaining the characteristic properties of FRP materials for use in structural design * The design of concrete structural members reinforced with FRP reinforcing bars * Design of FRP strengthening systems such as strips, sheets, and fabrics for upgrading the strength and ductility of reinforced concrete structural members * The design of trusses and frames made entirely of FRP structural profiles produced by the pultrusion process

Durability of Composites for Civil Structural Applications

Durability of Composites for Civil Structural Applications
Author: Vistasp M. Karbhari
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 381
Release: 2007-07-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1845693566

Given the increasing use of fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in structural civil engineering, there is a vital need for critical information related to the overall durability and performance of these new materials under harsh and changing conditions. Durability of composites for civil and structural applications provides a thorough overview of key aspects of the durability of FRP composites for designers and practising engineers. Part one discusses general aspects of composite durability. Chapters examine mechanisms of degradation such as moisture, aqueous solutions, UV radiation, temperature, fatigue and wear. Part two then discusses ways of using FRP composites, including strengthening and rehabilitating existing structures with FRP composites, and monitoring techniques such as structural health monitoring. Durability of composites for civil and structural applications provides practising engineers, decision makers and students with a useful and fundamental guide to the use of FRP composites within civil and structural engineering. Provides a thorough overview of key aspects of the durability of composites Examines mechanisms of degradation such as aqueous solutions, moisture, fatigue and wear Discusses ways of using FRP composites, including strengthening and rehabilitating existing structures

Structural Integrity of RC Columns Wrapped with FRP Sheet Subjected to Various Environmental Conditions Including Corrosion

Structural Integrity of RC Columns Wrapped with FRP Sheet Subjected to Various Environmental Conditions Including Corrosion
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2004
Genre: Columns, Concrete
ISBN:

Although the short-term performance of reinforced concrete (RC) columns wrapped with fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials has been widely studied, research studies on the long-term performance are limited. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of various environmental conditions on the long-term behavior of RC columns wrapped with FRP sheets. The experimental program comprised two parts - ambient environmental effect tests and corrosion tests. The environmental conditions considered in the ambient environmental tests included (1) freeze-thaw cycles, (2) high-temperature cycles, (3) high-humidity cycles, (4) ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and (5) saline solution; while the corrosion tests dealt with the corrosion of steel reinforcement embedded in RC columns wrapped with FRP sheets. RC columns were wrapped with carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) sheets and glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) sheets and conditioned under the environmental conditions listed. After the environmental conditioning, uni-axial compression tests were conducted in order to evaluate the effects on the mechanical properties, such as column capacity, stiffness, and ductility.