Rehabilitation of Metallic Structural Systems Using Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites

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Dr. Vistasp Karbhari is a Professor in the Departments of Civil Engineering, and Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington where he served as the 8th President. An internationally reputed researcher, Dr. Karbhari is an expert in the processing and mechanics of composites, durability of materials, infrastructure rehabilitation, and multi-threat mitigation and has authored/coauthored over 460 papers in journals and conference publications and is the editor/co-editor of 6 books. He is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS); the National Academy of Inventors (NAI); ASM International; the International Institute for Fiber-reinforced Polymers in Construction; the International Society for Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure; the American Society of Civil Engineers; and the ASCE's Structural Engineering Institute, and is a member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts.

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Although fiber reinforced polymers have been employed for almost three decades, they are still a relatively new technology for most civil engineers. The issue of composite reinforcement of metallic structures raises many questions about the choice of materials, installation on site, durability, and resistance to fatigue and aggressive environments. Following on the success of the previous edition, Rehabilitation of Metallic Structural Systems Using Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites provides comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge on the application of FRPs in various types of metallic field structures. Part I provides an overview of the various types of materials and systems available. The durability of bonds is also discussed as well as bond behavior. Part II focuses on materials-level considerations, such as corrosion and mechanical behavior, putty effects on the effectiveness of pipeline systems, laser joining and the use of carbon and basalt FRP for underwater repair. Building on Part II, the final three sections focus on applications of FRP composites to steel components and various infrastructure systems. The book will be a standard reference for civil engineers, designers, materials scientists, and other professionals who are involved in the rehabilitation of metallic structures using fiber reinforced polymer composites.

Contenu

Part I: Introduction and Overview

1. Materials and Systems Level Overview
2. Durability of bonds using experimental and Multiphysics simulations
3. Durability of steel components strengthened with FRP composites
4. Effect of temperature on bond behavior

Part II: Materials Level Considerations

5. Corrosion and mechanical behavior of hybrid stee/FRP structures when subjected to different loading and environmental conditions
6. Putty effects on the effectiveness of FRP repair of steel pipeline systems
7. Laser joining of metals with carbon fiber PEEK
8. Use of carbon and basalt FRP for underwater repair of steel structures

Part II: Application to Components

9. Enhancing the stability of structural steel components using FRP composites
10. Strengthening of thin-walled steel sections using FRP composites
11. Rehabilitation of cracked aluminum components using FRP composites
12. FRP strengthening of long steel columns against buckling
13. FRP strengthening of corroded steel plates
14. FRP repair of steel tanks
15. FRP for underwater strengthening of steel structures

Part II: Application to Components

16. Fatigue life of steel components strengthened with FRP composites
17. FRP repair for enhanced fatigue of steel structures
18. Optimization of patches for fatigue repair of steel
19. FRP repair of CHS Members subject to cyclic loads

Part IV: Application to Infrastructure Systems

20. Assessment and rehabilitation of steel railway bridges using FRP composites
21. Strengthening of historic metallic structures using FRP composites
22. FRP repair of cracked metallic pipelines
23. FRP rehabilitation of steel bridge decks
24. Analysis of reliability corroded pipe repair by FRP
25. FRP repair of navigation steel structures