FRP-Strengthened Metallic Structures
| Author | : Xiao-Ling Zhao |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 289 |
| Release | : 2013-09-13 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780203895214 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0203895215 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (215 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis FRP-Strengthened Metallic Structures by : Xiao-Ling Zhao
Download or read book FRP-Strengthened Metallic Structures written by Xiao-Ling Zhao and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-09-13 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Repairing or strengthening failing metallic structures traditionally involves using bulky and heavy external steel plates that often pose their own problems. The plates are generally prone to corrosion and overall fatigue. Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP), a composite material made of a polymer matrix reinforced with fibers, offers a great alternativ
