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Title Advanced civil infrastructure materials / edited by Hwai Chung Wu.

Imprint Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press ; Cambridge, England : Woodhead Pub., 2006.

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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 360 pages) : illustrations
text txt rdacontent
computer c rdamedia
online resource cr rdacarrier
Series Woodhead Publishing in materials
Woodhead Publishing in materials.
Note "Woodhead Publishing and Maney Publishing on behalf of the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining."
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Note Print version record.
Summary In recent decades, material development in response to a call for more durable infrastructures has led to many exciting advancements. Fiber reinforced composite designs, with very unique properties, are now being explored in many infrastructural applications. Even concrete and steel are being steadily improved to have better properties and durability. Advanced civil infrastructure materials provides an up-to-date review of several emerging construction materials that may have a significant impact on repairs of existing infrastructures and/or new constructions. Each chapter explores the 'materials design concept' which leads to the creation of advanced composites by synergistically combining two or more constituents. Such design methodology is made possible by several key advancements in materials science and mechanics. Each chapter is concluded with selective examples of real world applications using these advanced materials. This includes relevant structural design guidelines and mechanics to assist readers in comprehending the uses of these advanced materials. The contributors are made up of renowned authors who are recognized for their expertise in their chosen field. Advanced civil infrastructure materials is of value to both graduate and undergraduate students of civil engineering, and will serve as a useful reference guide for researchers and practitioners in the construction industry. A valuable reference for researchers and practitioners in the construction industryEssential reading for graduate and undergraduate students of civil engineeringWritten by an expert pannel.
Contents Cover; Advanced civil infrastructure materials; Copyright; Contents; Contributor contact details; Preface; 1 Advanced concrete for use in civil engineering; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 What is modern advanced concrete?; 1.3 Materials; 1.4 Modern advanced concretes; 1.5 Conclusions; 1.6 Sources of further information; 1.7 References; 2 Advanced steel for use in civil engineering; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Issues of concern; 2.3 New developments; 2.4 Sample structures; 2.5 Future trends; 2.6 Sources of further information; 2.7 Acknowledgments; 2.8 References.
3 Advanced cement composites for use in civil engineering3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Performance driven design with fiber reinforcement; 3.3 Composite engineering; 3.4 Advanced cementitious composites; 3.5 Engineering applications; 3.6 Conclusions; 3.7 Acknowledgments; 3.8 References; 4 Advanced fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) structural composites for use in civil engineering; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Manufacturing process by pultrusion; 4.3 Material properties and systematic analysis and design; 4.4 Design guidelines and examples; 4.5 Conclusions; 4.6 Acknowledgments; 4.7 References.
5 Rehabilitation of civil structures using advanced polymer composites5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Rehabilitation and FRP composites; 5.3 Materials and manufacturing processes; 5.4 Characteristics and properties; 5.5 Applications; 5.6 Future trends; 5.7 References; 6 Advanced engineered wood composites for use in civil engineering; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Characteristics and properties; 6.3 Applications; 6.4 Conclusions; 6.5 References; 7 Sustainable materials for the built environment; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 The current situation; 7.3 Sustainability; 7.4 The Earth's natural systems.
7.5 The impact of current technology7.6 Managing change; 7.7 Reducing the environmental impact of technology; 7.8 Sustainable materials for the built environment; 7.9 Creating more sustainable production: eco-cements; 7.10 Making sustainability profitable; 7.11 Conclusion; 7.12 Appendix: suggested policies for governments for a sustainable built environment; 7.13 References; Index.
Subject Building materials.
Civil engineering -- Materials.
Sustainable engineering.
Construction -- Matériaux.
Ingénierie durable.
building materials.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Structural.
Building materials
Civil engineering -- Materials
Sustainable engineering
Added Author Wu, Hwai Chung.
Institute of Materials, Minerals, and Mining.
Other Form: Print version: Advanced civil infrastructure materials. Cambridge, England : Woodhead Pub. ; Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 2006 1855739437 (OCoLC)70166643
ISBN 1845691172 (electronic bk.)
9781845691172 (electronic bk.)
1855739437
9781855739437
0849334772
9780849334771
Standard No. AU@ 000055612067
CHNEW 001004887
DEBBG BV042315250
DEBSZ 414259203
DEBSZ 43166918X
NZ1 15582140
YDXCP 2414473

 
    
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