Reinnforced Concrete Design with FRP Composites (Hardcover)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT COMPOSITE MATERIALS
References and Selected Bibliography

PROPERTIES OF CONSTITUENT MATERIALS: CONCRETE, STEEL, POLYMERS, AND FIBERS
Introduction
Ingredients of Concrete
Types of Concrete
Strength of Concrete
Strength Characteristics of Concrete
Reinforcing Steel
Constituents of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites
Polymers
Reinforcement (Fibers)
Aramid Fibers (Kevlar Fibers)
Boron Fibers
Additives and Other Ingredients
Fillers
Fiber Surface Treatment (Sizing)
Properties of Fibers
References

PROPERTIES OF COMPOSITES
Introduction
Manufacturing Methods
Significance of QC and QA in Manufacturing
References

DURABILITY: AGING OF COMPOSITES
Introduction
Environmental Factors Affecting FRP Properties
Durability and Safety Factors
Physical, Chemical, and Thermal Aging
Mechanisms of Polymer Degradation
Coupling Agent and Interface
Parameters Affecting FRP Properties
Accelerated Aging
Manufacturing and Durability
Current Gaps in Durability Analysis
References

STRENGTHENING OF STRUCTURAL MEMBERS
Introduction
Bonding Concrete Beams with FRP-ER
Types of FRP Systems
Advantages and Limitations of FRP Composite Wraps for
Reinforced Concrete Members
Fiber Wrap Technology Applications: Case Studies
Compatibility of Steel-Reinforced Concrete and FRP-ER
The ACI Guide Specifications
Design Properties of FRP-ER and Constituents
Failure Modes
Flexural Forces in FRP-ER Strengthened Beams
Flexural Strains and Stresses in FRP-ER Strengthened Beams
Nominal Flexural Strength of a Singly Reinforced Beam
Trial-and-Error Procedure for Analysis and Design
Computation of Deflection and Crack Width
Design Examples on Flexure
Shear Behavior of Wrapped Concrete Members
Design Examples on Shear

DESIGN AND BEHAVIOR OF INTERNALLY FRP-REINFORCED BEAMS
Introduction
Advantages and Limitations of Steel and FRP Reinforcements
Design Philosophy
Flexural Behavior and Failure Modes of Rectangular FRP-Reinforced Beams
Minimum and Maximum FRP Reinforcement Ratios
Temperature and Shrinkage Reinforcement
Energy Absorption in FRP-Reinforced Members: Ductility and Deformability Factors
Shear Strength of FRP-Reinforced Beams
References

BOND AND DEVELOPMENT LENGTH
Introduction
Bond Behavior of Steel Bars
Bond Behavior of FRP Bars
Research on Bond Strength of FRP Bars
Estimation of Bond Strength
Current Research Findings
Examples
Summary
References

SERVICEABILITY: DEFLECTION AND CRACK-WIDTH
Introduction
Serviceability of Concrete Structures
Deflections
Practical Considerations for the Control of Deflections
Examples on Deflections
Crack Widths
Examples on Crack Widths
Creep-Rupture
Creep-Rupture Stress Limits
Examples of Creep-Rupture Stress Limits
Fatigue Stress Limits
References

GLOSSARY
References

APPENDIX: TABLES

INDEX