Description

This book is a specially published section of the larger work ICE manual of construction materials. Polymers and Polymer Fibre Composites are sections 6 and 7 of the two volume work.

ICE manual of construction materials is an invaluable resource for practising civil and structural engineers in consulting firms, government agencies, research institutes, universities and colleges. Its highly practical approach will guide and train readers towards achieving expertise in the use of major and emerging construction materials.

Contents

POLYMERS

• Polymeric materials: an introduction
• Polymer engineering
• Engineering properties of polymers
• Polymer uses in civil engineering

POLYMER FIBRE COMPOSITES IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

• Polymer fibre composites: an introduction
• Characteristics of fibre and matrix materials used in construction
• Advanced polymer composites
• Testing and evaluation of polymer composites
• Mechanical properties of FRP composites
• Failure criteria for FRP composites
• Codes and standards
• Adhesives for externally bonded FRP reinforcement
• Applications of fibre-reinforced polymer composite materials
• Recycling of FRP materials in construction