Failure Characterization of Structural FRP Bars
A combined experimental and theoretical investigation on the structural behavior of fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) bars is presented. Test results indicate that the ultimate strength decreases...
Acidic Polysaccharides from Marine Organisms
Different types of acidic polysaccharides have been extracted from various marine organisms. The chemical composition and structural studies of these molecules established that the main...
Separation of Organics from the Aqueous Phase Using Polymeric Resins
The adsorption of tetrachloroethene (PCE) onto several polymeric materials is reported and compared to activated carbon F-400. In addition, the bisolute adsorption of chloroform and trichloroethene...
Dynamics of Protective Coatings to Limit Cavitation Damage
Cavitation implosions inflict a very high impact stress on turbine blades and turbine liners. One strategy for limiting the impact on the turbine components is to overlay a protective...
Reliability Synthesis of CFRP Laminated Plate
The paper presents a formulation of shift synthesis to improve the reliability of fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) laminated plates with uncertain elastic constants and lamina strength....
Access Tube Characteristics and Neutron Meter Calibration
Neutron meter calibration was found to be influenced by material type, thickness and size of access tube. Meter counts were decreased by an average of 15% for a 20% increase in tube diameter...
Effects of Turbulence on Price AA Meter Rotors
Field and laboratory studies were conducted during 1988 and 1989 by the U.S. Geological survey to determine the effect of turbulence on the performance of price AA meter rotors. Two different...
Structural FRP Composites
Fiber-reinforced plastics are only just being discovered by civil engineers. Long used in expensive military and aerospace applications, they are beginning to find their way into structures....
Fiber Reinforced Plastic Grids for the Structural Reinforcement of Concrete
The use of fibre resin plastic grid is investigated as a primary bending reinforcement in concrete members. Laboratory bending data is compared with theoretical results using ACI 318-83...
U.S. Coast Guard Experience with Commercial FRP Vessels with Respect to Structural Reliability
The U.S. Coast Guard currently inspects over 1000 fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) vessels used in commercial passenger service. The designs include monohulls, catamarans, hydrofoils and...
Design of Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Underground Storage Tanks
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the design and construction techniques of fiberglass composite underground storage tanks. The scope of this paper is limited to the straight shell...
Innovative Uses of Polymer Concrete
Polymer concrete (PC) was developed in the 1950s. The material became more widely known in the 1970s when it was used for the repair of portland cement concrete. Polymer concrete is significantly...
Properties of a New Polymer Concrete
A new polymer concrete was developed by adding unsaturated polyester resin and emulsifier into concrete. The new polymer concrete exhibits high strength of up to 69 MPa (10,000 psi) for...
Aggregates, Fibers and Coupling Agent in Polyester PC
This study investigated the influence of fine aggregate, glass fiber and silane coupling agent on the mechanical and mode I fracture behavior of a polyester polymer concrete (PC). The...
Beam-To-Column Connections for Pultruded FRP Structures
Moment-rotation and strength characteristics of beam-to-column bolted connections of fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) pultruded wide-flange structural shapes are discussed. Results of experimental...
Load-Deflection Performance of FRP Molded Grating
This research project deals with fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) molded grating, its properties, manufacturing materials used and appearance. Grating strength, configuration, weight...
Composite Applications in Highway Bridges
This report presents a summary of a four year research effort titled, 'Transfer of Composite Technology to Design and Construction of Bridges'. Extensive analytical...
Concepts for Hybrid FRP Bridge Deck Systems
This paper presents selected structural concepts for modular bridge deck systems taking into account the limitations imposed by fabrication processes for polymer matrix composites. An...
Bond Stress-Slip Relationships of FRP Rebars in Concrete
A newly developed type of reinforcement bar for concrete, Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) rebar, can be used advantageously in concrete exposed to marine or corrosive environments....
Fatigue Behavior of Bond-Anchored Unidirectional Glass-FRP's
The contribution reports on the fatigue behavior of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) bars, consisting of endless E-glass fibers embedded in a polyester (PE) matrix and anchored in a...
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