Alternative Materials for the Reinforcement and Prestressing of Concrete

List of contents

Preface, Contributors, 1 The need for durable reinforcement, 2 Glass-fiber reinforcing bars, 3 NEFMAC grid type reinforcement, 4 Oriented polymer grid reinforcement, 5 Parafil ropes for prestressing tendons, 6 Glass-fibre prestressing system, 7 Strengthening of structures with advanced composites, 8 Aramid-based prestressing tendons, Index

About the author

J.L. Clarke

Summary

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 new book provides a thorough overview of recent developments and applications in this area.

Product details

• Assisted by: J.L. Clarke (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 16.09.1993
• EAN: 9780751400076
• ISBN: 978-0-7514-0007-6
• No. of pages: 218
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 234 mm x 19 mm
• Weight: 560 g
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Structural and environmental engineering; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Construction / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Structural, Structural engineering, Building construction & materials, Building construction and materials