TESTING METHODS TO DETERMINE PROPERTIES OF FIBER REINFORCED PLASTIC PANELS USED FOR REINFORCING GLULAMS

The use of Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) to reinforce wood and wood composites, particularly glued laminated timber (glulam), has gained acceptance by the wood industry recently. The FRP used in the glulam reinforcement is in thin panel form with a thickness of 0.05-0.095 inch. It is composed of 100 percent unidirectional high modulus fibers, such as aramids, carbon, or fiberglass. Physical properties of the FRP considered in this paper are curing, density, fiber to resin ratio, and void content. Mechanical properties include tension, compression, and shear properties. Durability properties included are creep and fatigue. The intention of this paper is to provide a rational model for other engineers, researchers and manufacturers to use in bringing FRP products into infrastructure and building construction places. A selection of appropriate test methods for the evaluation of the properties of FRP is represented in the paper.

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• Authors:
  • Tingley, D A
  • Gai, C
  • Giltner, E E
• Publication Date: 1997-11

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 160-167
• Serial:
  • Journal of Composites for Construction
  • Volume: 1
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 1090-0268
  • EISSN: 1943-5614
  • Serial URL: http://ascelibrary.org/journal/jccof2

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Fiber reinforced plastics; Gluing; Panels; Testing; Wood products
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; I30: Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00742465
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 13 1997 12:00AM