R. Fangueiro ... 420 pages -
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing; 1st edition (May, 2011) ...
Language: English -
ISBN-10: 1845695585 -
ISBN-13: 978-1845695583.
The use of fibrous materials in civil engineering, both as structural
reinforcement and in non-structural applications such as geotextiles, is
an important and interesting development. Fibrous and composite
materials for civil engineering applications analyses the types and
properties of fibrous textile and structures and their applications in
reinforcement and civil engineering. Part one introduces
different types of fibrous textiles and structures. Chapters cover the
properties of natural and man-made fibres and of yarns, as well as an
overview of textile structures. Part two focuses on fibrous material use
in concrete reinforcement, with chapters on the properties and
applications of steel fibre reinforced concrete, natural fibre
reinforced concrete and the role of fibre reinforcement in mitigating
shrinkage cracks. In part three, the applications of fibrous
material-based composites in civil engineering are covered. Chapters
concentrate on production techniques and applications such as
reinforcement of internal structures, structural health monitoring and
textile materials in architectural membranes. With its
distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Fibrous and
composite materials for civil engineering applications is a standard
reference for fabric and composite manufacturers, civil engineers and
professionals, as well as academics with a research interest in this
field. * * * Explores the development of fibrous materials in civil engineering, both as structural reinforcement and in non-structural applications such as geotextiles * Key topics include short fibre reinforced concrete, natural fibre reinforced concrete and high performance fibre reinforced cementitious composites * A standard reference for fabric and composite manufacturers, civil engineers and professionals, as well as academics with a research interest in this field.
