Introduction of Fibre-Reinforced Polymers - Polymers and Composites: Concepts, Properties and Processes

M.A. MASUELLI

Fiber Reinforced Polymers - The Technology Applied for Concrete Repair

INTECH

Lugar: Rijeka; Año: 2013; p. 3 - 40

Fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) are composites used in almost every type of advanced engineeringstructure, with their usage ranging from aircraft, helicopters and spacecraft throughto boats, ships and offshore platforms and to automobiles, sports goods, chemical processingequipment and civil infrastructure such as bridges and buildings. The usage of FRP composites continues to grow at an impressive rate as these materials are used more in theirexisting markets and become established in relatively new markets such as biomedical devicesand civil structures. A key factor driving the increased applications of composites overthe recent years is the development of new advanced forms of FRP materials. This includesdevelopments in high performance resin systems and new styles of reinforcement, such ascarbon nanotubes and nanoparticles. This book provides an up-to-date account of the fabrication,mechanical properties, delamination resistance, impact tolerance and applications of3D FRP composites