Fibrous And Composite Materials For Civil Engineering Applications

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  • No. of pages: 420
  • Language: English
  • Published: April 19, 2011
  • Paperback ISBN: 9780081017210
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Description

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.

Key Features

  • 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

Readership

Professionals and academics

Table of Contents

  • Part I: Types of fibrous textiles and structures

    Chapter 1: Natural and man-made fibres: Physical and mechanical properties

    Abstract:

    1.1 Introduction

    1.2 Natural fibres

    1.3 Man-made fibres

    1.4 Textile fibres for use in civil engineering applications: an overview

    1.5 Natural textile fibres for use in civil engineering applications

    1.6 Synthetic textile fibres for use in civil engineering applications

    1.7 Fibre–matrix adhesion

    Chapter 2: Yarns: Production, processability and properties

    Abstract:

    2.1 Introduction

    2.2 Synthetic filament yarns

    2.3 Natural fibre yarns

    2.4 Synthetic yarn manufacture

    2.5 Natural fibre yarn manufacture

    2.6 Yarn parameters on cement reinforcement

    2.7 Conclusions

    Chapter 3: Textile structures

    Abstract:

    3.1 Introduction

    3.2 Planar (2D) textile structures

    3.3 Three-dimensional (3D) textile structures

    3.4 Directionally oriented structures (DOS)

    3.5 Hybrid structures

    Part II: Fibrous materials as a concrete reinforcement material

    Chapter 4: Steel fibre reinforced concrete: Material properties and structural applications

    Abstract:

    4.1 Introduction

    4.2 The fundamentals of fibre reinforcement effectiveness

    4.3 Mix design and steel fibre reinforced self-compacting concrete (SFRSCC) compositions

    4.4 Fibre pullout

    4.5 Characterization of the mechanical properties

    4.6 Structural behaviour

    4.7 FEM models for the analysis of laminar SFRC structures

    4.8 Possibilities of steel-fibre reinforced concrete (SFRC) for underground structures

    4.9 Acknowledgements

    Chapter 5: Natural fiber reinforced concrete

    Abstract:

    5.1 Introduction

    5.2 Fiber characteristics and properties

    5.3 Matrix characteristics

    5.4 Properties

    5.5 Durability

    5.6 Future trends

    Chapter 6: The role of fiber reinforcement in mitigating shrinkage cracks in concrete

    Abstract:

    6.1 Introduction

    6.2 Restrained shrinkage cracking of fiber reinforced concrete

    6.3 Cracking and damage development in concrete

    6.4 Influence of the length of slabs on shrinkage cracking

    6.5 Influence of the degree of restraint on shrinkage cracking

    6.6 Examples of shrinkage cracking in fiber reinforced concrete slabs

    6.7 Conclusions

    Part III: Fibrous materials based composites for civil engineering applications

    Chapter 7: Fibrous materials reinforced composites production techniques

    Abstract:

    7.1 Introduction

    7.2 Organic matrices

    7.3 Fibres

    7.4 Production techniques: general characteristics

    7.5 Processing: materials and parameters

    7.6 Strengthening of structures

    7.7 Properties of composite material laminates

    7.8 Conclusions

    Chapter 8: Fibrous materials reinforced composite for internal reinforcement of concrete structures

    Abstract:

    8.1 Introduction

    8.2 Raw materials for composite rods

    8.3 Composite manufacturing processes

    8.4 Mechanical performance of composite rods

    8.5 Durability performance of composite rods

    8.6 Composite rod/concrete bond behaviour

    8.7 Self-monitoring composite rods

    8.8 Applications of composite rods

    8.9 Design and application recommendations

    Chapter 9: Fibrous materials reinforced composites for structural health monitoring

    Abstract:

    9.1 Introduction

    9.2 Materials and systems: hardware and software

    9.3 Applications

    9.4 Future trends

    9.5 Sources of further information and advice

    Chapter 10: Fibrous insulation materials in building engineering applications

    Abstract:

    10.1 Introduction

    10.2 Raw materials and manufacturing process

    10.3 Fibrous materials: characteristics and properties

    10.4 Applications

    10.5 Sources of further information and advice

    Chapter 11: Acoustic behaviour of fibrous materials

    Abstract:

    11.1 Introduction

    11.2 Sound absorbers

    11.3 Sound absorption coefficient

    11.4 Factors affecting the sound absorption of fibrous materials

    11.5 Modelling sound-absorbing materials

    11.6 Airborne sound insulation

    11.7 Impact sound insulation

    11.8 Conclusions

    Chapter 12: The use of textile materials for architectural membranes

    Abstract:

    12.1 Introduction

    12.2 Typology

    12.3 Support systems

    12.4 Textile materials

    12.5 Membrane manufacture and installation

    Index