Alternative materials for the reinforcement and prestressing of concrete /

Corrosion of steel reinforcement in concrete is a major problem, with serious implications for structural integrity and durability particularly for bridges and marine structures. This new book provides a thorough overview of recent developments and applications in this area. It examines the durabili...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author:	Taylor & Francis
Other Authors:	Clarke, John L., 1941-
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Language Notes:	English.
Published:	London ; New York : Blackie Academic, 1993.
Edition:	1st ed.
Subjects:	Glass fibers. Polymers. Reinforcing bars > Materials. Tendons (Prestressed concrete) > Materials. Polymères. Fibres de verre. Barres d'armature > Matériaux. Câbles de précontrainte > Matériaux. glass fiber. polymers. fiberglass (composite material) TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Material Science. Concrete structures Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Book Cover; Title; Contents; The need for durable reinforcement; Glass-fiber reinforcing bars; NEFMAC grid type reinforcement; Oriented polymer grid reinforcement; Parafil ropes for prestressing tendons; Glass-fibre prestressing system; Strengthening of structures with advanced composites; Aramid-based prestressing tendons; Index.