- Author
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Chin, J. W.
- Title
- Materials Aspects of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites in Infrastructure.
- Coporate
- National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
- Report
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NISTIR 5888
August 1996
46 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
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polymer composites
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construction
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civil engineering
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infrastructure
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fibers
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durability
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rehabilitation
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retrofitting
- Identifiers
- comparison of properties: FRP versus Traditional Building Materials; marine and offshore applications; structural applications; concrete reinforcement; rehabilitation and retrofitting of existing structures; joining/fastening of composite components
- Abstract
- This paper provides a review of the technical literature pertaining to materials aspects of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in infrastructural and other civil engineering applications. The main focus is placed upon the durability, chemical and mechanical aspects of structures reinforced with or constructed from FRP materials. Categories which are addressed include marine applications, structural shapes, joining/fastening, reinforced concrete and rehabilitation/retrofitting of structures. Effects of moisture, salt water, alkalinity and mechanical loading on the performance of FRP components are emphasized.