Alternative Materials for the Reinforcement and Prestressing of Concrete

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ISBN: 9780751400076 | 0751400076
Cover: Hardcover
Copyright: 11/11/1993

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Corrosion of steel reinforcement in concrete is a major problem, with serious implications for structural integrity and durability particularly for bridges and marine structures. This book provides a thorough overview of recent developments and applications in this area. It examines the durability, strength and suitability of alternative materials.

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The need for durable reinforcement
Introduction
Avoiding corrosion
Improving the concrete
Cathodic protection
Fusion bonded, epoxy coated reinforcement
Galvanised reinforcement
Stainless steel reinforcement
Non-ferrous reinforcement
Design with non-ferrous reinforcement
Summary and conclusions
Glass fibre reinforcing bars
Introduction
Manufacturing, shapes and sizes
Mechanical properties
Structural behaviour
Cost
Field applications
Design example
Summary and conclusions
NEFMAC grid type reinforcement
Introduction
Manufacturing process
Survey of development
Material properties of NEFMAC
Structural characteristics of NEFMAC reinforced concrete
Applications
Oriented polymer grid reinforcement
Introduction
Properties of oriented polymer grids
Method of production
Research into concrete applications
Practical applications of oriented polymer geogrid
Conclusions
Parafil ropes for prestressing tendons
Introduction
Description
Termination system
Development of ropes
Testing
Structural applications other than prestressing
Prestressing applications
Link with VSL International
Predictions for future prestressing systems
Conclusion
Glass fibre prestressing system
Introduction
Material characteristics
The prestressing tendon and its anchorage
Applications
Sensor technology
Trial loadings
Conclusion
Strengthening of structures with advanced composites
Introduction
Strengthening of structures with non-pretensionsed CFRP sheets
Strengthening with pretensioned CFRP sheets and shear strengthening
Applications
Outlook
Aramid pretensioning system
Introduction
Aramid based tensile element
Structural criteria
Properties and phenomena
Concrete structures
Applications and experience
Summary and outlook
References
Index
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Alternative Materials for the Reinforcement and Prestressing of Concrete

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