Fibre Composite Materials in Structural Engineering

Abstract

1) Lamina and Laminate Theory2) FRP Manufacturing and Testing Methods3) Design and Application of Externally Bonded Reinforcement to Concrete, Masonry, Wood and Aluminum Structures4) FRP Reinforced Concrete, All FRP Structures5) Measurement Techniques and Structural Health Monitoring

Objective

At the end of the course, you shall be able to 1) Design advanced FRP composites for your structures, 2) To consult owners with necessray testing and SHM techniques for FRP structures, 3) Continue your education as a phd student in this field.

Content

Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites are increasingly being used in civil infrastructure applications, such as reinforcing rods, tendons and FRP profiles as well as wraps for seismic upgrading of columns and repair of deteriorated structures. The objective of this course is on one hand to provide new generation of engineering students with an overall awareness of the application and design of FRP reinforcing materials for internal and external strengthening (repair) of reinforced concrete structures. The FRP strengthening of other structures such as aluminium, wood and masonry will also be shortly discussed. On the other hand the course will provide guidance to students seeking additional information on the topic. Many practical cases will be presented analysed and discussed. An ongoing structural health monitoring of these new materials is necessary to ensure that the structures are performing as planned, and that the safety and integrity of structures is not compromised. The course outlines some of the primary considerations to keep in mind when designing and utilizing structural health monitoring technologies. During the course, students will have the opportunity to design FRP strengthened concrete beams, apply the FRP by themselves, and finally test their samples up to failure.

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