Advanced Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Structural Applications

 Content: Cover; Advanced fibre-reinforced polymer(FRP) composites for structural applications; Copyright; Contents; Contributor contact details; Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering; 1Introduction; 1.1 References; Part I Materials; 2Phenolic resins as a matrix material in advanced fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites; 2.1 Introduction to phenolic resins; 2.2 Synthesis of phenolic-type matrices; 2.3 Phenols, aldehydes and other reagents; 2.4 Bio-based resins; 2.5 Composites from phenolic-type matrices; 2.6 Reinforcements; 2.7 Interfaces and voids 2.8 Mechanical properties2.9 Thermal properties; 2.10 Other properties: electrical conductivity, fire safety and recycling; 2.11 Conclusion and future trends; 2.12 Acknowledgements; 2.13 References; 3Polyester resins as a matrix material in advanced fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites; 3.3 Polyesters as matrix materials; 3.4 Manufacture of polyester-based composites; 3.5 Reinforcements for polyester-based composites; 3.6 Applications of polymer-based composites; 3.7 Conclusion and future trends; 3.8 Acknowledgements 3.9 References4Vinylester resins as a matrix material in advanced fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Vinylester and other resins as matrix materials; 4.3 Fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites as structural materials; 4.4 Fatigue, creep and other properties of structural composites; 4.5 Chemistry and properties of vinylester resins as matrix materials; 4.6 Applications of vinylester-based composites in civil engineering; 4.7 Conclusion and future trends; 4.8 Sources of further information and advice; 4.9 References 5Epoxy resins as a matrix material in advanced fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Curing reactions of epoxy resins; 5.3 Common epoxy resins; 5.4 Curing agents; 5.5 Bio-derived epoxy resins; 5.6 Mechanical properties; 5.7 Chemical properties; 5.8 Thermal and electrical properties; 5.9 Optical properties; 5.10 Applications; 5.11 Toxicity, hazard and safe handling; 5.12 Future trends; 5.13 Conclusion; 5.14 References; Part II Processing and fabrication; 6Prepreg processing of advanced fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites; 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Prepreg semi-finished products6.3 Manufacturing processes; 6.4 Quality issues; 6.5 Conclusion and future trends; 6.6 References; 7Resin infusion/liquid composite moulding (LCM) of advanced fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP); 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Process description; 7.3 Simulation and experimental observations; 7.4 Rigid moulds; 7.5 Flexible moulds; 7.6 Current usage; 7.7 Case studies; 7.8 Future trends; 7.9 Conclusion; 7.10 Sources of further information and advice; 7.11 References; 8Filament winding processes in the manufacture of advanced fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites
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              Advanced fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have become essential materials for the building of new structures and for the repair of existing infrastructure. This title provides an overview of different advanced FRP composites and the use of these materials in a variety of application areas.                 Read more...