Fiber Reinforced Polymer Strengthening in Construction Materials

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Abstract:

The United States has experienced an increase in the need for structural repair, especially in its public transportation infrastructure. At the same time, societal requirements to keep these structures open have placed pressure on facility engineers to perform rapid retrofits which entail minimal disruption to these systems. This need has brought the use of Fiber Reinforced Polymers FRP to the forefront, as its properties have proven to be invaluable in other industries such as boating, aircraft, and recreation. Its high strength-to-weight ratio, non-corrosive nature, relatively simple application techniques, and non-invasive application procedures have moved FRPs to the top of the list compared its strengthening contemporaries, mainly steel, in terms of structural retrofits.

Author(s):
Lorenzana, Chad
Author Organization(s):
WASHINGTON UNIV SEATTLE
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0053

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N62271-97-G-0075
Monitor Series:
NPS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*STRENGTH WEIGHT RATIO, *CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES, FACILITIES, THESES, ENGINEERS, INFRASTRUCTURE, REQUIREMENTS, SOCIOLOGY, FIBER REINFORCEMENT, RETROFITTING, AIRCRAFT, RECREATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Construction Equipment, Materials and Supplies, Mechanics
Keyword(s):
*FRP(FIBER REINFORCED POLYMERS)
Report Date:
2006 May 01
Creation Date:
2009 Jul 01