USE OF FIBRE REINFORCED POLYMERS IN BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

This book provides a state-of-the-art report on the porgress made worldwide in the use of fibre-reinforced polymers as structural components in bridges up to the year 2000. Fibre-reinforced polymers are now manufactured industtrially to semi-finished products and complete structural components which can be easily and quickly installed on site. Fibre-optic sensors for continuous monitoriing can be integrated into the materials during manufacturing. Fibre-reinforced polymers have been used for bridge strengthening since the mid-1980s and in new structures since the mid-1990s. Three types of applications can be distinguished: concrete reinforcement, new hybrid structures in combination with traditional construction materials, and exclusive use of the new materials.

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• Corporate Authors:

  International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering

  ETH-Honggerberg, Wolfgang-Pauli-Strasse 15
  Zurich 8093,   Switzerland  CH-8093
• Authors:
  • KELLER, T
• Publication Date: 2003

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 131 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridges; Design; Fiber optics; Fibers; Manufactures; Material reinforcement; Polymers; Reinforcing materials; Sensors; State of the art reports; Textbooks
• ITRD Terms: 3455: Bridge; 9011: Design (overall design); 4557: Fibre; 6765: Fibre optics; 3647: Manufacture; 7482: Polymer; 3471: Reinforcement (in mater); 6120: Sensor; 8588: State of the art report; 8526: Textbook
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00978070
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• ISBN: 3-85748-108-0
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Sep 3 2004 12:00AM