Aging and durability of FRP composites and nanocomposites /

Aging and Durability of FRP Composites and Nanocomposites focuses on the latest developments in durability and long-term aging studies of composite materials, especially those used in civil and structural engineering applications. The book will be a valuable reference resource for materials scientis...

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Corporate Author:	ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors:	Uthaman, Arya (Editor), Thomas, Sabu (Editor), Mayookh Lal, Hiran (Editor)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge, MA : Woodhead Publishing, 2024.
Series:	Woodhead publishing series in composites science and engineering
Subjects:	Nanocomposites (Materials) Matériaux nanocomposites. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Front cover
Half title
Series
Title
Copyright
Contents
Contributors
Chapter 1 Introduction of fibre-reinforced polymers−polymer nanocomposites: Applications and durability
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Polymer nanocomposites
1.3 Synthesis of polymer nanocomposites
1.4 Applications of polymer composites
1.5 Significance of durability study of polymer nanocomposites and fiber-reinforced polymers composites
1.6 Conclusion and future aspects
References
Chapter 2 Effect of hygrothermal aging and water absorption on polymer composites
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Water absorbing mechanism of FRPs
2.3 Mathematical models in predicting the water absorption of FRPs
2.4 Factors influencing the water absorption of composite materials
2.4.1 Temperature
2.4.2 Fiber composition
2.4.3 Void content
2.4.4 Fiber orientation
2.5 Hygrothermal aging of FRPs based on natural fibers
2.6 Methods to improve the water-resistance of FRPs
2.6.1 Hybridization
2.6.2 Nanofiller addition
2.6.3 Chemical treatment
2.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 3 Aging of polymer composites in seawater
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Marine environment simulation
3.3 Analysis of fiber-reinforced polymer mechanical properties in seawater environment
3.4 Deterioration mechanism
3.4.1 Corrosion of fibers
3.4.2 Hydrolysis of resin matrix
3.4.3 Deterioration of fiber-resin interface
3.4.4 Deterioration mechanisms of glass fiber composites and basalt fiber composites
3.5 Mechanical properties and durability of micron/nanocomposites
3.6 Long-term performance prediction
3.7 Conclusion and future aspects
References
Chapter 4 Aging of polymer composites in alkaline medium
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Alkaline classifications and properties
4.3 Aging
4.4 Aging by alkaline media.
4.4.1 Mechanism of action and aging timeline
4.4.2 Effects of alkaline aging on the polymer composite structure
4.4.3 Effects of alkaline aging on polymer composite physical appearances and stability
4.4.4 Effects of alkaline aging on polymer composite mechanical properties
4.5 Advantages and disadvantages of polymer composite aging in alkaline media
4.6 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 5 Aging studies of polymer composites in freeze-thaw conditions
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Frost resistance of concrete with polymer aggregate
5.2.1 Frost resistance of lightweight polymer aggregate concrete
5.2.2 Frost resistance of concrete containing waste crumb rubber aggregate
5.2.3 Frost resistance of concrete containing waste plastic aggregate
5.3 Frost resistance of concrete with polymer binder
5.3.1 Frost resistance of polymer concrete
5.3.2 Frost resistance of polymer-modified concrete
5.3.3 Frost resistance of polymer-impregnated concrete
5.3.4 Frost resistance of geopolymer and geopolymer concrete
5.4 Frost resistance of concrete with polymer admixtures
5.4.1 Frost resistance of concrete with chemical polymer admixtures
5.4.2 Frost resistance of concrete containing a biomimetic antifreeze polymer admixture
5.4.3 Frost resistance of cement-based materials modified with superabsorbent polymers
5.5 Frost resistance of polymer-reinforced concrete
5.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 6 Durability of polymer composite materials for high-temperature applications
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Polymers
6.2.1 Matrix materials for high-temperature composites
6.2.2 Fibers as a reinforcement material for high-temperature composites
6.3 Durability of polymer composite material for high-temperature applications
6.3.1 Automotive industry
6.3.2 Aerospace industry.
6.3.3 Railway industry
6.3.4 Membrane industry
6.3.5 Geopolymer industry
6.3.6 Energy industry
6.4 Future directions, challenges, and conclusion
References
Chapter 7 Natural and synthetic fiber-reinforced polymer composites and their impact on aging under environmental conditions
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Modification of polymer with natural or synthetic fibers
7.3 Aging effect on fiber-reinforced polymers
7.3.1 Cellulosic fiber-reinforced polymer materials
7.3.2 Starch-based composite
7.3.3 Polylactic acid-based composites
7.4 Selection of natural and synthetic fibers
7.5 Moisture absorption: water adsorption effect
7.5.1 Surface treatment of natural fibers
7.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 8 Aging and structural integrity studies of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer composites
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Applications of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer
8.3 Manufacturing processes for carbon fiber composites
8.3.1 Hand layup and vacuum bagging
8.3.2 Pultrusion
8.3.3 Filament winding molding
8.3.4 Resin transfer molding
8.3.5 Press molding
8.3.6 Autoclave molding
8.3.7 Oven molding
8.3.8 Sheet wrap molding
8.3.9 Injection molding
8.3.10 Additive manufacturing
8.4 Aging
8.4.1 Chemical aging
8.4.2 Physical aging
8.4.3 Mechanical degradation
8.4.4 Ultraviolet irradiation aging
8.4.5 Hygrothermal aging
8.4.6 Accelerated aging
8.4.7 Thermo-oxidative degradation
8.5 Structural integrity
8.5.1 Damage mechanisms
8.5.2 Structural health monitoring for composite materials
8.5.3 A few techniques of structural health monitoring
8.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 9 Aging and integrity studies of GFRP composites for civil engineering applications
9.1 Introduction.
9.2 Glass fiber-reinforced polymer classification and its application in the civil-engineering sector
9.2.1 Glass fibers
9.2.2 Matrix and glass fiber-reinforced polymer composites
9.2.3 Glass fiber-reinforced polymer applications in civil engineering
9.3 Interfacial integrity, aging conditions, and glass fiber-reinforced polymer degradation
9.3.1 Effect of moist environments
9.3.2 Effect of thermal aging and freeze-thaw cycles
9.3.3 Effect of alkaline environments
9.3.4 Effect of ultraviolet radiation
9.3.5 Effect of fatigue loads
9.4 Service-life prediction of glass fiber-reinforced polymer composites
9.4.1 Prediction based on Arrhenius theory
9.4.2 Prediction based on diffusion theory
9.5 Design codes and material specifications for glass fiber-reinforced polymer bars
9.6 Discussion, challenges, and future research
9.7 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 10 Improving adhesion and interfacial bond durability of epoxy resin for structural applications
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Methods to improve epoxy adhesion
10.2.1 Adherend surface treatments
10.2.2 Adhesive modification
10.3 Conclusion
References
Chapter 11 Combined effect of sustained/cyclic load and environmental conditions on the durability performances of FRP composites
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Fiber-reinforced polymer bars under the combined effect of load and environment
11.2.1 Methods of applying sustained load on fiber-reinforced polymer bars
11.2.2 Creep and relaxation behavior of fiber-reinforced polymer bar under sustained load
11.2.3 Residual mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced polymer bars under the combined effect of sustained load and environmental conditions
11.2.4 Degradation mechanisms of fiber-reinforced polymer bars under the combined effect of sustained load and environment.
11.3 Other types of fiber-reinforced polymer composites under the combined effect of sustained load and environmental conditions
11.4 Structures strengthened by fiber-reinforced polymer composites under the combined effect of sustained load and environmental conditions
11.5 Conclusion and future prospects
References
Chapter 12 An overview of the durability and creep of FRP composites for structural applications
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Durability of fiber-reinforcedamp
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12.3 Creep of fiber-reinforcedamp
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12.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 13 Morphological analysis of aged composites and nanocomposites
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Morphology characterization techniques for aged FRPs
13.3 Morphology of aged polymer composites
13.4 Conclusion and remarks
References
Chapter 14 Thermal properties of aged polymer composites
14.1 Introduction
14.1.1 Metal matrix nanocomposites
14.1.2 Ceramic matrix nanocomposites
14.1.3 Polymer matrix nanocomposites
14.2 Thermoplastic-based nanocomposites
14.3 Thermoplastic elastomer-based nanocomposites
14.4 Thermoset-based nanocomposites
14.5 Epoxy nanocomposite
14.6 Epoxy nanocomposite and their aging methods
14.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 15 Glass transition temperature as a characteristic of the durability of fiber-reinforced polymer composites
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Methods of determining glass transition temperature
15.3 Models for the determination of relations between Tg and moisture
15.4 Summary and discussion
References
Chapter 16 Mechanical properties of aged nanocomposites
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Thermoset-based nanocomposites
16.3 Thermoplastic-based nanocomposites
16.4 Elastomer-based nanocomposites
16.5 Conclusion
References.