Fibrous And Composite Materials For Civil Engineering Applications

Description The use of fibrous materials in civil engineering, both as structural reinforcement and in non-structural applications such as geotextiles, is an important and interesting development. Fibrous and composite materials for civil engineering applications analyses the types and properties of fibrous textile and structures and their applications in reinforcement and civil engineering.Part one introduces different types of fibrous textiles and structures. Chapters cover the properties of natural and man-made fibres and of yarns, as well as an overview of textile structures. Part two focuses on fibrous material use in concrete reinforcement, with chapters on the properties and applications of steel fibre reinforced concrete, natural fibre reinforced concrete and the role of fibre reinforcement in mitigating shrinkage cracks. In part three, the applications of fibrous material-based composites in civil engineering are covered. Chapters concentrate on production techniques and applications such as reinforcement of internal structures, structural health monitoring and textile materials in architectural membranes. With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Fibrous and composite materials for civil engineering applications is a standard reference for fabric and composite manufacturers, civil engineers and professionals, as well as academics with a research interest in this field. Key Features Explores the development of fibrous materials in civil engineering, both as structural reinforcement and in non-structural applications such as geotextiles Key topics include short fibre reinforced concrete, natural fibre reinforced concrete and high performance fibre reinforced cementitious composites A standard reference for fabric and composite manufacturers, civil engineers and professionals, as well as academics with a research interest in this field Readership Professionals and academics Table of Contents Part I: Types of fibrous textiles and structures Chapter 1: Natural and man-made fibres: Physical and mechanical properties Abstract: 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Natural fibres 1.3 Man-made fibres 1.4 Textile fibres for use in civil engineering applications: an overview 1.5 Natural textile fibres for use in civil engineering applications 1.6 Synthetic textile fibres for use in civil engineering applications 1.7 Fibre–matrix adhesion Chapter 2: Yarns: Production, processability and properties Abstract: 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Synthetic filament yarns 2.3 Natural fibre yarns 2.4 Synthetic yarn manufacture 2.5 Natural fibre yarn manufacture 2.6 Yarn parameters on cement reinforcement 2.7 Conclusions Chapter 3: Textile structures Abstract: 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Planar (2D) textile structures 3.3 Three-dimensional (3D) textile structures 3.4 Directionally oriented structures (DOS) 3.5 Hybrid structures Part II: Fibrous materials as a concrete reinforcement material Chapter 4: Steel fibre reinforced concrete: Material properties and structural applications Abstract: 4.1 Introduction 4.2 The fundamentals of fibre reinforcement effectiveness 4.3 Mix design and steel fibre reinforced self-compacting concrete (SFRSCC) compositions 4.4 Fibre pullout 4.5 Characterization of the mechanical properties 4.6 Structural behaviour 4.7 FEM models for the analysis of laminar SFRC structures 4.8 Possibilities of steel-fibre reinforced concrete (SFRC) for underground structures 4.9 Acknowledgements Chapter 5: Natural fiber reinforced concrete Abstract: 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Fiber characteristics and properties 5.3 Matrix characteristics 5.4 Properties 5.5 Durability 5.6 Future trends Chapter 6: The role of fiber reinforcement in mitigating shrinkage cracks in concrete Abstract: 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Restrained shrinkage cracking of fiber reinforced concrete 6.3 Cracking and damage development in concrete 6.4 Influence of the length of slabs on shrinkage cracking 6.5 Influence of the degree of restraint on shrinkage cracking 6.6 Examples of shrinkage cracking in fiber reinforced concrete slabs 6.7 Conclusions Part III: Fibrous materials based composites for civil engineering applications Chapter 7: Fibrous materials reinforced composites production techniques Abstract: 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Organic matrices 7.3 Fibres 7.4 Production techniques: general characteristics 7.5 Processing: materials and parameters 7.6 Strengthening of structures 7.7 Properties of composite material laminates 7.8 Conclusions Chapter 8: Fibrous materials reinforced composite for internal reinforcement of concrete structures Abstract: 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Raw materials for composite rods 8.3 Composite manufacturing processes 8.4 Mechanical performance of composite rods 8.5 Durability performance of composite rods 8.6 Composite rod/concrete bond behaviour 8.7 Self-monitoring composite rods 8.8 Applications of composite rods 8.9 Design and application recommendations Chapter 9: Fibrous materials reinforced composites for structural health monitoring Abstract: 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Materials and systems: hardware and software 9.3 Applications 9.4 Future trends 9.5 Sources of further information and advice Chapter 10: Fibrous insulation materials in building engineering applications Abstract: 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Raw materials and manufacturing process 10.3 Fibrous materials: characteristics and properties 10.4 Applications 10.5 Sources of further information and advice Chapter 11: Acoustic behaviour of fibrous materials Abstract: 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Sound absorbers 11.3 Sound absorption coefficient 11.4 Factors affecting the sound absorption of fibrous materials 11.5 Modelling sound-absorbing materials 11.6 Airborne sound insulation 11.7 Impact sound insulation 11.8 Conclusions Chapter 12: The use of textile materials for architectural membranes Abstract: 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Typology 12.3 Support systems 12.4 Textile materials 12.5 Membrane manufacture and installation Index

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