Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites

Correia, João R.

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-08236-3_11

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“…Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) is a relatively new material, which has been used in buildings and bridges for over 50 years. FRP use in marine, automotive and aerospace industries dates back to the 1930s [1,2]; it has also been used in rail, sport, and wind turbines. Construction uses about a quarter of globally produced FRPs [3][4][5].…”

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A Review of Fibre Reinforced Polymer Structures

Qureshi

2022

Fibers

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This paper reviews Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites in Civil Engineering applications. Three FRP types are used in Structural Engineering: FRP profiles for new construction, FRP rebars and FRP strengthening systems. Basic materials (fibres and resins), manufacturing processes and material properties are discussed. The focus of the paper is on all-FRP new-build structures and their joints. All-FRP structures use pultruded FRP profiles. Their connections and joints use bolting, bonding or a combination of both. For plate-to-pate connections, effects of geometry, fibre direction, type and rate of loading, bolt torque and bolt hole clearance, and washers on failure modes and strength are reviewed. FRP beam-columns joints are also reviewed. The joints are divided into five categories: web cleated, web and flange cleated, high strength, plate bolted and box profile joints. The effect of both static and cyclic loading on joints is studied. The joints’ failure modes are also discussed.

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“…For structural use, glass, carbon, or aramid fibres are usually embedded in polyester, vinylester or epoxy resins. The fibres give strength and stiffness, whilst the resin glues the fibres together; it also protects the fibres and transfers forces between them [1,2]. There is a good amount of research on members in all-FRP structures.…”

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A Review of Fibre Reinforced Polymer Structures

Qureshi

2022

Fibers

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“…FRP composites can be used as nonload-bearing and load-bearing building elements in the refurbishment of structures as well as the construction of new ones. 81 Significant strength-to-weight ratio, [82][83][84] rapid assembly, excellent corrosion resistance at relatively low maintenance costs, [84][85][86][87][88][89][90][91][92][93][94] increased durability, 92 fatigue resistance, [82][83][84] nonmagnetic/nonconductive characteristics, 95 and an extensive range of thermal properties depending on the type of matrix and fibers used are just some of their various advantages. [96][97][98][99][100] The non-sparking nature of FRP elements (i.e.…”

Section: Building Elements and Complete Building Systemsmentioning

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Pultruded materials and structures: A review

Vedernikov

Safonov

Tucci

et al. 2020

Journal of Composite Materials

150

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Currently, the application of pultruded profiles is increasing owing to their advantages, such as light weight, high strength, improved durability, corrosion resistance, ease of transportation, speed of assembly, and nonmagnetic/nonconductive characteristics. This review analyzes the main application fields of elements produced by pultrusion manufacturing processes: bridges and bridge decks, cooling towers, building elements and complete building systems, marine construction, transportation, and energy systems. Analysis of the scientific literature in relation to the mechanical behavior of pultruded elements is presented as well. Finally, this review outlines the future study possibilities, giving the researchers and practitioners the directions for deeper investigation of specific features and exploration of new ones concerning the mentioned aspects of pultruded fiber-reinforced polymer composites.

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“…To reach this level of performance, the fibers are produced through complex processes (Chawla, 2012) that are very energy-consuming. This, of course, increases the cost and the environmental footprint considerably (Correia, 2015). When a composite product reaches its end-of-life, it can be either landfilled, incinerated, or recycled.…”

Section: Composite Materialsmentioning

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Sustainability Assessment of Composites in Aero-Engine Components

Léonard

Nylander

2020

Proc. Des. Soc.: Des. Conf.

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Environmental issues such as climate change are leading to sustainability challenges for the aerospace industry. New materials such as composites allow significant weight reduction, which leads to a lower fuel consumption. However, composites involve complex processes and there is a lack of knowledge on their social and environmental consequences. Through two cases based on real aero-engines components, this paper shows that the weight savings provided by composites reduce significantly the CO2 emissions during flight which compensates the environmental drawbacks from production and recycling.

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Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites

Cited by 17 publications

References 29 publications

A Review of Fibre Reinforced Polymer Structures

A Review of Fibre Reinforced Polymer Structures

Pultruded materials and structures: A review

Sustainability Assessment of Composites in Aero-Engine Components

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