Advanced Composites In Bridge Construction And Repair

Author : Yail Jimmy Kim
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780857097019

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Advanced Composites in Bridge Construction and Repair by Yail Jimmy Kim Pdf

Advanced composite materials for bridge structures are recognized as a promising alternative to conventional construction materials such as steel. After an introductory overview and an assessment of the characteristics of bonds between composites and quasi-brittle structures, Advanced Composites in Bridge Construction and Repair reviews the use of advanced composites in the design and construction of bridges, including damage identification and the use of large rupture strain fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. The second part of the book presents key applications of FRP composites in bridge construction and repair, including the use of all-composite superstructures for accelerated bridge construction, engineered cementitious composites for bridge decks, carbon fiber-reinforced polymer composites for cable-stayed bridges and for repair of deteriorated bridge substructures, and finally the use of FRP composites in the sustainable replacement of ageing bridge superstructures. Advanced Composites in Bridge Construction and Repair is a technical guide for engineering professionals requiring an understanding of the use of composite materials in bridge construction. Reviews key applications of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in bridge construction and repair Summarizes key recent research in the suitability of advanced composite materials for bridge structures as an alternative to conventional construction materials

Author : Frank R. Jones
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781107036123

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Composites Science, Technology, and Engineering by Frank R. Jones Pdf

Understand critical principles of composites with this interdisciplinary text. Covering such topics as design of durable structures, choice of fibre, matrix, manufacturing process and mechanics, it is an essential guide for scientists and engineers wishing to discover the benefits of composite materials for designing strong and durable structures.

Author : L. Hollaway
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789401121361

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Polymer Composites for Civil and Structural Engineering by L. Hollaway Pdf

New materials and methods within the construction industry offer substantial advantages in terms of cost, durability, ease of design, and ease of fabrication. This new book looks at the multitude of uses of polymer composites in construction and discusses fabrication methods, suitability of materials, design methods, construction methods, performance and practical applications.

Author : Parag C. Das,Dan M. Frangopol,Andrzej S. Nowak,Institution of Civil Engineers (Great Britain)
Publisher : Thomas Telford
Page : 686 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0727728415

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Current and Future Trends in Bridge Design, Construction and Maintenance by Parag C. Das,Dan M. Frangopol,Andrzej S. Nowak,Institution of Civil Engineers (Great Britain) Pdf

The major expansion of transport networks in the twentieth century has been accompanied by extensive bridge construction. At the end of the century, the field of bridge engineering continues to grow and develop. Recent years have seen the construction of revolutionary new bridges, advances in materials and construction techniques and the development of international codes and standards aimed at producing more durable and reliable structures.

Author : Raimondo Betti,Urs Meier
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UCSD:31822034223735

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Recent Advances in Bridge Engineering by Raimondo Betti,Urs Meier Pdf

Author : Praveenkumar, S.,Davim, J. Paulo
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2024-04-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781668481844

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Production, Properties, and Applications of Engineered Cementitious Composites by Praveenkumar, S.,Davim, J. Paulo Pdf

Engineered cementitious composites (ECC) is a new type of fiber-reinforced bendable cementitious composite that is used in various civil engineering applications instead of conventional and fiber-reinforced concrete due to its high mechanical and durable properties. In the macro and micro mechanic systems of ECC, the incorporation of different materials plays a vital role in enhancing the properties of ECC. Conventional concrete and fiber-reinforced concrete have a brittle nature and crack easily under environmental and mechanical loads, affecting the durability of structures. The usage of alternative materials in the ECC modifies the brittle nature and offers environmentally sustainable construction with low embodied energy and a negative carbon footprint. Production, Properties, and Applications of Engineered Cementitious Composites highlights the new and innovative ways of production, properties, and various applications of engineered cementitious composites. The main focus of the book is on the latest advancements, technical knowledge, tools, and solutions for engineered cementitious composites manufacturing, design, and technologies for construction from various perspectives. Covering key topics such as alternative materials, mineral admixtures, and testing of engineered cementitious composites, this premier reference source is ideal for engineers, industry professionals, researchers, academicians, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Author : Sushanta K. Sethi
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789819708888

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Polymer Composites: From Computational to Experimental Aspects by Sushanta K. Sethi Pdf

Author : Dennis R. Mertz
Publisher : Transportation Research Board
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780309087698

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Application of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites to the Highway Infrastructure by Dennis R. Mertz Pdf

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.

Author : Fabio Biondini,Dan M. Frangopol
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 6293 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2023-06-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000997309

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Life-Cycle of Structures and Infrastructure Systems by Fabio Biondini,Dan M. Frangopol Pdf

Life-Cycle of Structures and Infrastructure Systems contains the lectures and papers presented at IALCCE 2023- The Eighth International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering, held at Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy, 2-6 July, 2023. This book contains the full papers of 514 contributions presented at IALCCE 2023, including the Fazlur R. Khan Plenary Lecture, nine Keynote Lectures, and 504 technical papers from 45 countries. The papers cover recent advances and cutting-edge research in the field of life-cycle civil engineering, including emerging concepts and innovative applications related to life-cycle design, assessment, inspection, monitoring, repair, maintenance, rehabilitation, and management of structures and infrastructure systems under uncertainty. Major topics covered include life-cycle safety, reliability, risk, resilience and sustainability, life-cycle damaging processes, life-cycle design and assessment, life-cycle inspection and monitoring, life-cycle maintenance and management, life-cycle performance of special structures, life-cycle cost of structures and infrastructure systems, and life-cycle-oriented computational tools, among others. This Open Access Book provides both an up-to-date overview of the field of life-cycle civil engineering and significant contributions to the process of making more rational decisions to mitigate the life-cycle risk and improve the life-cycle reliability, resilience, and sustainability of structures and infrastructure systems exposed to multiple natural and human-made hazards in a changing climate. It will serve as a valuable reference to all concerned with life-cycle of civil engineering systems, including students, researchers, practicioners, consultants, contractors, decision makers, and representatives of managing bodies and public authorities from all branches of civil engineering.

Author : Jamal Khatib
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
Page : 742 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-12
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780081003916

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Sustainability of Construction Materials by Jamal Khatib Pdf

Sustainability of Construction Materials, Second Edition, explores an increasingly important aspect of construction. In recent years, serious consideration has been given to environmental and societal issues in the manufacturing, use, disposal, and recycling of construction materials. This book provides comprehensive and detailed analysis of the sustainability issues associated with these materials, mainly in relation to the constituent materials, processing, recycling, and lifecycle environmental impacts. The contents of each chapter reflect the individual aspects of the material that affect sustainability, such as the preservation and repair of timber, the use of cement replacements in concrete, the prevention and control of metal corrosion and the crucial role of adhesives in wood products. Provides helpful guidance on lifecycle assessment, durability, recycling, and the engineering properties of construction materials Fully updated to take on new developments, with an additional nineteen chapters added to include natural stone, polymers and plastics, and plaster products Provides essential reading for individuals at all levels who are involved in the construction and selection, assessment and use, and maintenance of materials

Author : Ivanka Netinger Grubeša,Ivana Barisic,Aleksandra Fucic,Samitinjay Sadashivrao Bansode
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-20
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780081003763

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Characteristics and Uses of Steel Slag in Building Construction by Ivanka Netinger Grubeša,Ivana Barisic,Aleksandra Fucic,Samitinjay Sadashivrao Bansode Pdf

Characteristics and Uses of Steel Slag in Building Construction focuses predominantly on the utilization of ferrous slag (blast furnace and steel slag) in building construction. This extensive literature review discusses the worldwide utilization of ferrous slag and applications in all sectors of civil engineering, including structural engineering, road construction, and hydro-technical structures. It presents cutting-edge research on the characteristics and properties of ferrous slag, and its overall impact on the environment. Comprehensively reviews the literature on the use of blast furnace and steel slag in civil engineering Examines the environmental impact of slag production and its effect on human health Presents cutting-edge research from worldwide studies on the use of blast furnace and steel slag

Author : Cheng Yu
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-27
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780081001578

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Recent Trends in Cold-Formed Steel Construction by Cheng Yu Pdf

Recent Trends in Cold-Formed Steel Construction discusses advancements in an area that has become an important construction material for buildings. The book addresses cutting-edge new technologies and design methods using cold-formed steel as a main structural material, and provides technical guidance on how to design and build sustainable and energy-efficient cold-formed steel buildings. Part One of the book introduces the codes, specifications, and design methods for cold-formed steel structures, while Part Two provides computational analysis of cold-formed steel structures. Part Three examines the structural performance of cold-formed steel buildings and reviews the thermal performance, acoustic performance, fire protection, floor vibrations, and blast resistance of these buildings, with a final section reviewing innovation and sustainability in cold-formed steel construction. Addresses building sciences issues and provides performance solutions for cold-formed buildings Provides guidance for using the next generation design method, computational tools, and technologies Edited by an experienced researcher and educator with significant knowledge on new developments in cold-formed steel construction

Author : George C. Wang
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780081003978

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The Utilization of Slag in Civil Infrastructure Construction by George C. Wang Pdf

The Utilization of Slag in Civil Infrastructure Construction strives to integrate the theory, research, and practice of slag utilization, including the production and processing of slags. The topics covered include: production and smelting processes for metals; chemical and physical properties of slags; pretreatment and post-treatment technology to enhance slag properties; potential environmental impact; mechanisms of potential expansion; special testing methods and characteristics; slag processing for aggregate and cementitious applications; suitability of slags for use in specific applications; overall properties of materials containing slags; and commercialization and economics. The focus of the book is on slag utilization technology, with a review of the basic properties and an exploration of how its use in the end product will be technically sound, environment-friendly, and economic. Covers the production, processing, and utilization of a broad range of ferrous, non-ferrous, and non-metallurgical slags Provides information on applicable methods for a particular slag and its utilization to reduce potential environmental impacts and promote natural resource sustainability Presents the overall technology of transferring a slag from the waste stream into a useful materials resource Provides a detailed review of the appropriate utilization of each slag from processing right through to aggregate and cementitious use requirements

Author : Fernando Pacheco-Torgal,Volodymyr Ivanov,Niranjan Karak,Henk Jonkers
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2016-01-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780081002094

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Biopolymers and Biotech Admixtures for Eco-Efficient Construction Materials by Fernando Pacheco-Torgal,Volodymyr Ivanov,Niranjan Karak,Henk Jonkers Pdf

Since 1930 more than 100,000 new chemical compounds have been developed and insufficient information exists on the health assessment of 95 percent of these chemicals in which a relevant percentage are used in construction products. For instance Portland cement concrete, the most used material on the Planet (10.000 million tons/year that in the next 40 years will increase around 100 %) currently used in around 15% of total concrete production contains chemicals used to modify their properties, either in the fresh or hardened state. Biopolymers are materials that are developed from natural resources. They reduce dependence on fossil fuels and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. There is a worldwide demand to replace petroleum-based materials with renewable resources. Currently bio-admixtures represent just a small fraction of the chemical admixtures market (around 20%) but with environmental awareness for constituents in construction materials generally growing (the Construction Products Regulation is being enforced in Europe since 2013), the trend towards bio-admixtures is expected to continue. This book provides an updated state-of-the-art review on biopolymers and their influence and use as admixtures in the development of eco-efficient construction materials. Provides essential knowledge for researchers and producers working on the development of biopolymer-modified construction materials Discusses the various types of biopolymers currently available, their different production techniques, their use as bio-admixtures in concretes and mortars and applications in other areas of civil engineering such as soil stability, wood preservation, adhesives and coatings All contributions are made from leading researchers, who have intensive involvement in the design and use of biopolymers in construction materials

Author : Roberto Capozucca,Samir Khatir,Gabriele Milani
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2023-01-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783031240416

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Proceedings of the International Conference of Steel and Composite for Engineering Structures by Roberto Capozucca,Samir Khatir,Gabriele Milani Pdf

This volume provides the latest developments in the field of steel and composite for engineering applications, as presented at the International Conference on Steel and Composite for Engineering Structures (ICSCES), held in Ancona, Italy on September 12-13, 2022. It covers interest topics like control and vibration, damage in composite materials, fracture and damage mechanics, construction management, damage tolerance, safety, security, and reliability, big data analytics, topology optimization and artificial intelligence, mechanical and material engineering, structural health monitoring, computer-aided design and manufacturing, crack initiation and propagation, performance and optimization, computational fracture mechanics, inverse problem, non-destructive testing, signal processing, artificial intelligence. It serves as a reference work for professionals and students in the areas of civil engineering, applied natural sciences and engineering management.