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The Nile on eBay Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Infrastructure Applications by Ravi Jain, Luke Lee This book examines current issues of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in civil infrastructure. An introductory chapter provides an overview of FRP composites and its role in a sustainable built environment highlighting the issues of durability and service life followed by a current review of sustainability in infrastructure design. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book examines current issues of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in civil infrastructure. The contents of this book are divided into two parts. The first part engages topics related to durability and service life of FRP composites and how they contribute to sustainability. The second part highlights implementation and applications of the FRP composites with an emphasis on bridge structures. An introductory chapter provides an overview of FRP composites and its role in a sustainable built environment highlighting the issues of durability and service life followed by a current review of sustainability in infrastructure design. Notes Examines current research and applications in the use of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in civil infrastructures Emphasizes on innovation, technology implementation, and sustainability concepts Looks at specific topics related to durability and service life of FRP composites Focuses also on implementation and evaluation of FRP composites applied to infrastructure systems¿ Back Cover This book examines current issues of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in civil infrastructure. The contents of this book are divided into two parts. The first part engages topics related to durability and service life of FRP composites and how they contribute to sustainability. The second part highlights implementation and applications of the FRP composites with an emphasis on bridge structures. An introductory chapter provides an overview of FRP composites and its role in a sustainable built environment highlighting the issues of durability and service life followed by a current review of sustainability in infrastructure design. Table of Contents 1. Introduction to FRP Composites.- 2. Sustainability in Infrastructure Design.- Part I: Durability and Service Life.- 3. Environmental Degradation of Interlaminar Shear Strength in Carbon/Epoxy Composite.- 4. Predicting Hygrothermal Degradation of Composites in Accelerated Testing.- 5. Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation and Condensation on Static and Dynamic Compressive Behavior of Nanophased Glass / Epoxy Composites.- 6. FRP Reinforced Concrete Exposed to Elevated Temperatures: The Role of Viscosity on Bond Strength.- 7. Impact Resistance of FRP Panels.- Part II: Applications.- 8. Steel-Free Bridge Decks Reinforce with FRP Composites.- 9. Load Testing and Load Distribution of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Strengthened Bridges: Multi-Year Post Construction / Post Retrofit Performance Evaluation.- 10. The Utilization of Recycled Thermoplastic Composites for Civil and Military Load Bearing Applications.- 11. Structural Response, Health-Monitoring, And Performance Evaluation Of CFRP Post-Tensioned, In-Service, Long-Span, Precast/Prestressed Box Girder Bridges.- Life Cycle Cost Comparison of FRP and RC Bridge Decks Feature Examines current research and applications in the use of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in civil infrastructures Emphasizes on innovation, technology implementation, and sustainability concepts Looks at specific topics related to durability and service life of FRP composites Focuses also on implementation and evaluation of FRP composites applied to infrastructure systems Details ISBN 9400723563 Publisher Springer Series Strategies for Sustainability ISBN-10 9400723563 ISBN-13 9789400723566 Format Hardcover Imprint Springer Place of Publication Dordrecht Country of Publication Netherlands Edited by Luke Lee DEWEY 620.118 Edition 2012th Year 2012 Short Title FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER (FRP) Edition Description 2012 Language English Media Book Subtitle Focusing on Innovation, Technology Implementation and Sustainability Pages 280 Illustrations XIII, 280 p. DOI 10.1007/978-94-007-2357-3 Publication Date 2012-01-03 Author Luke Lee Alternative 9789401779067 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96309977;