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High-performance fiber-reinforced polymers have figured in military and aerospace applications since the 1960s, largely because of their outstanding specific strength, stiffness and versatility. They can be processed in a variety of forms, such as rebar, strands, wraps and structural shapes and syst...

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Published in:Civil engineering (New York, N.Y. 1983) N.Y. 1983), 2000-02, Vol.70 (2), p.42-45
Main Authors: APICELLA, F, IMBROGNO, M
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Aerospace engineering
Applications
Applied sciences
Bridges
Building codes
Building construction
Building materials
Buildings. Public works
Civil engineering
Colleges & universities
Committees
Concrete
Design
Designers
Ductility
Durability. Pathology. Repairing. Maintenance
Exact sciences and technology
Innovations
Laboratories
Manufacturers
Masonry
Materials
Packaging
Plastics
Polymers
R&D
Repair (reinforcement, strenthening)
Research & development
Seismic engineering
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Summary:High-performance fiber-reinforced polymers have figured in military and aerospace applications since the 1960s, largely because of their outstanding specific strength, stiffness and versatility. They can be processed in a variety of forms, such as rebar, strands, wraps and structural shapes and systems, to suit a variety of structures. Recent research has validated the use of fiber-reinforced polymers in certain civil engineering applications, and the ongoing development of standards by several organizations should increase designers' confidence in choosing these innovative materials.
ISSN:0885-7024
2381-0688