المركبات المتقدمة في المنشآت الخرسانية المسلحة

General introduction to Advanced Composites in repair & strengthening of structures, their properties, advantages and disadvantages, manufacturing processes, case studies. Fiber- reinforced plastics (FRPs), wholly polymeric structures, design issues, modular construction. FRP as internal concrete reinforcement, general design issues, durability, flexural design, ductility, shear design issues, detailing issues, fire, creep, fatigue, FRP as internal prestress for concrete, external prestress via polymeric ropes, novel reinforcement layouts , FRP strengthening of concrete structures for flexure, FRP strengthening of bridges for shear; use of sheets, bars and plate, FRP strengthening of columns and piers for earthquake and/or vehicle impact, ductility issues, confinement issues with non-circular sections, FRP strengthening of timber, steel, iron, masonry and other structures; sustainability, economics of FRPs, Compatibility of building materials, Self-healing materials. Usage of CFRP in the strengthening of reinforced concrete structures; design for CFRP strengthening from the perspective of flexure, shear, development length. Contemporary products or systems from industry for application of CFRP

Course ID: CCE 6115