Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures with Fiber-Reinforced Polymer

Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures with Fiber-Reinforced Polymer
Author: Riadh Al-Mahaidi
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Total Pages: 413
Release: 2018-11-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128115114

Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures with Fiber Reinforced Polymer is a complete guide to the use of FRP in flexural, shear and axial strengthening of concrete structures. Through worked design examples, the authors guide readers through the details of usage, including anchorage systems, different materials and methods of repairing concrete structures using these techniques. Topics include the usage of FRP in concrete structure repair, concrete structural deterioration and rehabilitation, methods of structural rehabilitation and strengthening, a review of the design basis for FRP systems, including strengthening limits, fire endurance, and environmental considerations. In addition, readers will find sections on the strengthening of members under flexural stress, including failure modes, design procedures, examples and anchorage detailing, and sections on shear and torsion stress, axial strengthening, the installation of FRP systems, and strengthening against extreme loads, such as earthquakes and fire, amongst other important topics. Presents worked design examples covering flexural, shear, and axial strengthening Includes complete coverage of FRP in Concrete Repair Explores the most recent guidelines (ACI440.2, 2017; AS5100.8, 2017 and Concrete society technical report no. 55, 2012)

Fibre-reinforced Polymer Reinforcement for Concrete Structures

Fibre-reinforced Polymer Reinforcement for Concrete Structures
Author: Kiang-Hwee Tan
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 755
Release: 2003
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9812704868

Fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforcement has been used in construction as either internal or external reinforcement for concrete structures in the past decade. This book provides the latest research findings related to the development, design and application of FRP reinforcement in new construction and rehabilitation works. The topics include FRP properties and bond behaviour, externally bonded reinforcement for flexure, shear and confinement, FRP structural shapes, durability, member behaviour under sustained loads, fatigue loads and blast loads, prestressed FRP tendons, structural strengthening applications, case studies, and codes and standards. Contents: .: Volume 1: Keynote Papers; FRP Materials and Properties; Bond Behaviour; Externally Bonded Reinforcement for Flexure; Externally Bonded Reinforcement for Shear; Externally Bonded Reinforcement for Confinement; FRP Structural Shapes; Volume 2: Durability and Maintenance; Sustained and Fatigue Loads; Prestressed FRP Reinforcement and Tendons; Structural Strengthening; Applications in Masonry and Steel Structures; Field Applications and Case Studies; Codes and Standards. Readership: Upper level graduates, graduate students, academics and researchers in materials science and engineering; practising engineers and project managers

Strengthening and Rehabilitation of Civil Infrastructures Using Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites

Strengthening and Rehabilitation of Civil Infrastructures Using Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites
Author: L C Hollaway
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 415
Release: 2008-07-18
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1845694899

The repair of deteriorated, damaged and substandard civil infrastructures has become one of the most important issues for the civil engineer worldwide. This important book discusses the use of externally-bonded fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites to strengthen, rehabilitate and retrofit civil engineering structures, covering such aspects as material behaviour, structural design and quality assurance. The first three chapters of the book review structurally-deficient civil engineering infrastructure, including concrete, metallic, masonry and timber structures. FRP composites used in rehabilitation and surface preparation of the component materials are also reviewed. The next four chapters deal with the design of FRP systems for the flexural and shear strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) beams and the strengthening of RC columns. The following two chapters examine the strengthening of metallic and masonry structures with FRP composites. The last four chapters of the book are devoted to practical considerations in the flexural strengthening of beams with unstressed and prestressed FRP plates, durability of externally bonded FRP composite systems, quality assurance and control, maintenance, repair, and case studies. With its distinguished editors and international team of contributors, Strengthening and rehabilitation of civil infrastructures using fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites is a valuable reference guide for engineers, scientists and technical personnel in civil and structural engineering working on the rehabilitation and strengthening of the civil infrastructure. Reviews the use of fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in structurally damaged and sub-standard civil engineering structures Examines the role and benefits of fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in different types of structures such as masonry and metallic strengthening Covers practical considerations including material behaviour, structural design and quality assurance

REPAIR AND REHABILITATION OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES

REPAIR AND REHABILITATION OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES
Author: MODI, POONAM I.
Publisher: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2015-12-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 8120352149

The field of Concrete Repair and Rehabilitation is gaining importance in view of its positive impacts in terms of socio-economic benefits and environmental sustainability. Due to growing importance of this field, many engineering colleges have included the subject of concrete repair and rehabilitation in the senior undergraduate and postgraduate course curriculums of civil engineering. This book is an earnest attempt to help students of civil engineering in enhancing their understanding and awareness about critical elements of repair and rehabilitation of concrete structure. The content is organised in such a way that it fulfils the academic needs of the students. This text attempts to dovetail all important aspects such as causes of distress, assessment and evaluation of deterioration, techniques for repair and rehabilitation along with selection of repair and rehabilitation materials and other important aspects related to preventive maintenance and rehabilitation/structural safety measures. The primary objective of this textbook is to guide students to: • Understand the underlying causes and types of deterioration in concrete structure • Learn about the field and laboratory testing methods available to evaluate the level of deterioration. • Get well acquainted with options of repair materials and techniques available to address different types of distress in concrete structure. • Grasp the knowledge of available techniques and their application for strengthening existing structural systems.

The Use of Fiber Reinforced Polymers in the Rehabilitation of Beams, Slabs, and Columns

The Use of Fiber Reinforced Polymers in the Rehabilitation of Beams, Slabs, and Columns
Author: Shaun Paul St. Hilaire
Publisher:
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2008
Genre:
ISBN:

Structures throughout the United States, especially those made of reinforced concrete, have been rapidly aging and are in dire need of repair. Given the circumstances it is only natural that new, more efficient technologies, such as fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) materials, emerge to solve this worldwide aging infrastructure. FRP systems have the ability to be customized through the use of different FRP configurations, installations, and also different material properties. Through the suggested design procedures, engineers have the ability to determine the level of capacity of these existing systems and then assess and design for their future needs. Whether reinforced concrete structures are comprised of beams, columns, or slabs, FRP's can be used to improve strength and ductility while benefiting from a large service life extension. The engineer should evaluate all aspects of the project, including the structures location. The natural environment has the ability to degrade these FRP materials depending on the exposure to different elements, as well as, the duration of time exposed to these elements over the life of the system. The material should be chosen and designed with these considerations in mind to maximize the benefits of this rehabilitation technique.

Fiber Reinforced Polymers

Fiber Reinforced Polymers
Author: Martin Masuelli
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2013-01-23
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9535109383

Fiber Reinforced Polymers are by no means new to this world. It is only because of our fascination with petrochemical and non-petrochemical products that these wonderful materials exist. In fact, the polymers can be considered and used in the construction and construction repair. The petrochemical polymers are of low cost and are used more that natural materials. The Fiber Reinforced Polymers research is currently increasing and entails a quickly expanding field due to the vast range of both traditional and special applications in accordance to their characteristics and properties. Fiber Reinforced Polymers are related to the improvement of environmental parameters, consist of important areas of research demonstrating high potential and particularly great interest, as civil construction and concrete repair.

Developments in fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for civil engineering

Developments in fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for civil engineering
Author: J. Wang
Publisher: Elsevier Inc. Chapters
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2013-05-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128087692

Strengthening reinforced concrete (RC) members using fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites through external bonding has emerged as a viable technique to retrofit/repair deteriorated infrastructure. The interface between the FRP and concrete plays a critical role in this technique. This chapter discusses the analytical and experimental methods used to examine the integrity and long-term durability of this interface. Interface stress models, including the commonly adopted two-parameter elastic foundation model and a novel three-parameter elastic foundation model (3PEF) are first presented, which can be used as general tools to analyze and evaluate the design of the FRP strengthening system. Then two interface fracture models – linear elastic fracture mechanics and cohesive zone model – are established to analyze the potential and full debonding process of the FRP–concrete interface. Under the synergistic effects of the service loads and environments species, the FRP–concrete interface experiences deterioration, which may reduce its long-term durability. A novel experimental method, environment-assisted subcritical debonding testing, is then introduced to evaluate this deteriorating process. The existing small cracks along the FRP–concrete interface can grow slowly even if the mechanical load is lower than the critical value. This slow-crack growth process is known as environment-assisted subcritical cracking. A series of subcritical cracking tests are conducted using a wedge-driven test setup t o gain the ability to accurately predict the long-term durability of the FRP–concrete interface.

Fibre-reinforced Polymer Reinforcement For Concrete Structures (In 2 Volumes) - Proceedings Of The Sixth International Symposium On Frp Reinforcement For Concrete Structures (Frprcs-6)

Fibre-reinforced Polymer Reinforcement For Concrete Structures (In 2 Volumes) - Proceedings Of The Sixth International Symposium On Frp Reinforcement For Concrete Structures (Frprcs-6)
Author: Kiang Hwee Tan
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 1526
Release: 2003-06-20
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9814485748

Fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforcement has been used in construction as either internal or external reinforcement for concrete structures in the past decade. This book provides the latest research findings related to the development, design and application of FRP reinforcement in new construction and rehabilitation works. The topics include FRP properties and bond behaviour, externally bonded reinforcement for flexure, shear and confinement, FRP structural shapes, durability, member behaviour under sustained loads, fatigue loads and blast loads, prestressed FRP tendons, structural strengthening applications, case studies, and codes and standards.

Application of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites to the Highway Infrastructure

Application of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites to the Highway Infrastructure
Author: Dennis R. Mertz
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2003
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0309087694

Rising awareness of and increased attention to sexual harassment has resulted in momentum to implement sexual harassment prevention efforts in higher education institutions. Work on preventing sexual harassment is an area that has recently garnered a lot of attention, especially around education and programs that go beyond the standard anti-sexual harassment trainings often used to comply with legal requirements. On April 20-21, 2021, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine hosted the workshop Developing Evaluation Metrics for Sexual Harassment Prevention Efforts. The workshop explored approaches and strategies for evaluating and measuring the effectiveness of sexual harassment interventions being implemented at higher education institutions and research and training sites, in order to assist institutions in transforming promising ideas into evidence-based best practices. Workshop participants also addressed methods, metrics, and measures that could be used to evaluate sexual harassment prevention efforts that lead to change in the organizational climate and culture and/or a change in behavior among community members. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussion of the workshop.

Fibre Reinforced Polymer Rehabilitation of Alkali Aggregate Reaction-damaged Concrete Structures

Fibre Reinforced Polymer Rehabilitation of Alkali Aggregate Reaction-damaged Concrete Structures
Author: Siti Radziah Abdullah
Publisher:
Total Pages: 390
Release: 2013
Genre:
ISBN:

It is well known that Reinforced Concrete (RC) structures are vulnerable to a number of factors that can cause deterioration, such as excessive loading, fire and harsh environmental exposure. To counter deterioration and extend the life span of deteriorated structures, the Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) strengthening method has become a popular choice for structural repair. Due to the increased use of this strengthening method, design provisions have been developed for the repair of deteriorated concrete structures. Whilst FRP has been successfully applied to concrete structures where deterioration has been caused by external factors, the application of FRP to concrete structures damaged by internal factors such as Alkali Aggregate Reaction (AAR) is very limited. AAR is a chemical reaction which occurs in the concrete between the non-crystalline silicon oxide found in aggregate with the highly alkaline cement. The result of this reaction is expansion and then cracking starts deep within the concrete cement paste. The reaction is slow but progressive. When the expansion exceeds the tensile strain capacity of the concrete, cracks occur and the concrete loses its initial mechanical properties. Since the discovery of AAR by Stanton in 1940, many research studies have been carried out to develop understanding of how the reaction occurs, to establish guidelines to assess the reactivity of the aggregate, and to evaluate the effect of AAR on the mechanical properties of the concrete. Research on AAR is quite challenging due to the uncertainty of the reaction, as it is affected by factors such as type and amount of aggregate, the nature of the cement and environmental conditions. It is important to treat the concrete structures damaged by AAR in effective ways so that the expansion can be delayed and the life-span of affected structures can be extended. This thesis concerns the effectiveness of using FRP to repair RC structures damaged by AAR. The thesis begins with the assessment of the mechanical properties of concrete at various expansion levels. To relate to real phenomena, medium-scale RC columns were prepared and treated with FRP under two types of conditions: active and passive confinement. In active confinement, it was assumed that the expansion in the columns was continuing while in passive confinement it was assumed that the expansion had ceased. The residual strength of the columns after repair was evaluated and compared against other column properties. Furthermore, the effectiveness of FRP confinement to restrain expansion was monitored and analysed. A new strength model has been developed based on the experimental results. Evaluation of residual strength was compared against existing models, which were found to be ineffective for the prediction of the strength of damaged columns after repair. In addition, FE models were also developed to provide understanding of the behavior of AAR concrete, and to estimate the load-carrying capacity of the repaired columns.