Barzin Mobasher ... 473 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (September, 2011) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1439806608 - ISBN-13: 978-1439806609 ...
Among all building materials, concrete is the
most commonly used―and there is a staggering demand for it. However, as
we strive to build taller structures with improved seismic resistance
or durable pavement with an indefinite service life, we require
materials with better performance than the conventional materials used
today. Considering the enormous investment in public infrastructure and
society’s need to sustain it, the need for new and innovative materials
for the repair and rehabilitation of civil infrastructure becomes more
evident. These improved properties may be defined in terms of carbon
footprint, life-cycle cost, durability, corrosion resistance, strength,
ductility, and stiffness. Addressing recent trends and future directions, Mechanics of Fiber and Textile Reinforced Cement Composites presents
new opportunities for developing innovative and cost-effective
materials and techniques in cement and concrete composites
manufacturing, testing, and design. The book offers mathematical models,
experimental results, and computational algorithms for efficient
designs with fiber and textile reinforced composite systems. It explores
alternative solutions using blended cements, innovative reinforcing
systems, natural fibers, experimental characterization of key parameters
used for design, and optimized designs. Each chapter begins with a
detailed introduction, supplies a thorough overview of the existing
literature, and sets forth the reasoning behind the experimentation and
theory. Documenting the composite action of fibers and
textiles, the book develops and explains methods for manufacturing and
testing cement composites. Methods to design and analyze structures for
reduced weight, increased durability, and minimization of cement use are
also examined. The book demonstrates that using a higher volume
fraction of fiber systems can result in composites that are
quasi-elastic plastic. Speaking to the need to optimize structural
performance and sustainability in construction, this comprehensive and
cohesive reference requires readers to rethink the traditional design
and manufacturing of reinforced concrete structures.