Flexural Strength of Externally Reinforced Concrete Beams
Results from tests of one rectangular and one T-beam are reported. The beams were strengthened by epoxy-bonding a 1/4 in. (6 mm) thick Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic plate along the tension...
Feasibility of Class C FRP Load Transfer Devices for Highway Jointed Concrete Pavements
The objective of this paper is to analyze the feasibility of using corrosion free fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) devices in lieu of steel tie bars in the longitudinal joints of highway...
Bond Strength of Fiber Reinforced Plastic Bars in Concrete
In this study, 27 beam specimens were tested to determine the bond strength of fiber reinforced plastic bars (FRP) in tension. The specimens were reinforced with #4, #6, or #8 FRP bars....
Performance of Latex-Modified Thin-Set Mortars in Applications of Thin-Brick Veneer
The use of field-applied polymer-modified mortars for adhering thin brick or tile to building exteriors has become increasingly common in the last decade. The latex-modified mortars can...
Removal of Synthetic Organics and THM Precursors by Polymer-Assisted Oxidation
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...
Some General Remarks on the Structural Behavior and Load-Extension Characteristics of Coated Fabrics with Special Reference to PTFE-Coated Glass-Fiber Fabric
The understanding of fabric behavior, and of coated fabrics in particular, is essential for the design and analysis of fabric structures. Although many research papers have been published...
Polypropylene FRC In Steel Deck Composite Slabs
Engineers, testing laboratories, universities and metal deck manufacturers have studied polypropylene fiber reinforced concrete (FRC) and compared the results with similar slabs reinforced...
Sulfur Polymer Concrete for Special-Purpose Applications
Special-purpose sulfur concrete construction materials, based on sulfur polymer cement (SPC) and mineral aggregate, have been developed by the U.S. Bureau of Mines as part of a program...
Polymer Concretes
Polymer Concrete (PC) is prepared by using polymeric materials to bond inert aggregates in a fashion similar to that of Portland Cement in the preparation of Portland Cement Concrete (PCC)....
Fiber Composite Materials in an Arctic Environment
This paper summarizes a study on the behavior of light-weight structural composite materials in cold environments. Results are presented for two composite materials: fiberglass-epoxy and...
Fiberglas Reinforced Plastic Rebars in Lieu of Steel Rebars
Fiberglass reinforced plastics have recently been introduced in the market in the form of rebars for concrete reinforcement. The light weight, corrosion resistance and non-magnetic properties...
Sprayed-On Polymer Mortar Construction
Sprayed-on polymer mortar has been used to construct low-cost, lightweight structures in a variety of locations. The addition of the two-component additive to one cubic yard of mortar...
Flexural and Shear Moduli of FRP Beams
The analysis and design of structures of pultruded fiber reinforced plastic (FRP), constant cross-section, commercially produced, beams is discussed in the context of a shear deformation...
Application of Fiber-Composites in Civil Engineering
Two potential applications of Glass-Fiber-Reinforced-Plastics (GFRP) in civil engineering type structures are investigated: (1) GFRP rebars in concrete beams; (2) strengthening of concrete...
Effect of Temperature on the Load-Carrying Capacity of Fiber Glass Reinforced Plastic Beams
This paper describes an experimental investigation into the behavior of two T shaped beams made of fiber glass reinforcement and polyester or vinylester binders. Tests were performed at...
Cracking Behavior Comparisons Between Normal and Fiber-Concretes
A comparative study of the cracking behavior of plain- and polypropylene fiber concrete was performed. Both high- and low-strength concretes were studied. Maximum and average crack widths...
Factors Affecting the Behavior of Polyolefin and Latex Modified Asphalt Concrete Mixtures
Additives May Improve Pavement Performance
Removal of Giardia Using Alum and Polymer Coated Diatomaceous Earth
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