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This book contains the proceedings of the Fourth Conference on Advanced Composites in Construction (ACIC 09) held at the University of Edinburgh between 1st and 3rd September 2009. The papers presented cover a wide spectrum of topics and are contributed by authors worldwide. They represent the current state-of-the art and indicate new possible directions and applications for using these advanced fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials. The papers also highlight the gaps in current knowledge and lay out the challenges for the future development of the materials.
The last Advanced Composites in Construction Conference was held in 2007. Since that time the use of FRP composites within the construction industry has grown. There are now numerous examples of the application and use of these materials in all realms of construction, from strengthening existing structures to the development of fully polymeric structures.
Strengthening of concrete, masonry, timber and metallic structures has become a mainstream technology due to cost and time benefits of using FRP composites. A number of guidelines and codes have been issued and revised over recent years to reflect the progress which has been made in this field. However, whilst strengthening techniques and design methodology have advanced rapidly, there are still many issues which need to be further understood if safe and economic use is to be maintained.
The use of FRP composites as structural systems in their own right is an area of huge potential in the construction industry. With current trends in construction moving towards off-site prefabrication and lighter weight structures, FRP composites lend themselves to many applications. Case studies are presented within these proceedings demonstrating the range of types of use possible. Technological aspects which require exploration before wider acceptance is achieved include structural aspects, long-term durability, fire performance and life-cycle assessment. On the soft side, however, equally interesting avenues which require fundamental work include architecture and social aspects associated with ‘plastic’ buildings.
The ACIC 09 Conference has been organised by NGCC with support from IIFC and Dr Tim Stratford at the University of Edinburgh as well as Dr. Antony Darby at the University of Bath.
All of the papers from this conference are available in this book. The full list of contents is as follows:
Conference Proceeding Contents
Keynote Speakers
FRPs in Construction: A North American Perspective
G.J. Fallis, Vector Construction Group
Recent Developments in the Use of FRPs in the UK Railway Civil Engineering
Brian Bell, Network Rail
The Goal for the FRP Industry to be in Quadrant 1: Ongoing Research to Assist in this Quest
Tim Ibell, University of Bath
Clearing the Hurdles to Growth and New Applications
David Kendall, Optima Projects
FRP Stay-In-Place Tubular Forms for a New Generation of Precast Concrete Piles and Poles
Amir Fam, Queen’s University Canada
FRP Reinforced Concrete
FRP Reinforced Laterally Restrained Concrete Slabs
Gobithas Tharmarajah, Queen’s University Belfast
Calculation of Crack Widths in Concrete Members Reinforced with Fiber Reinforced Polymers
Martin Kurth, Institute of Structural Concrete
Deflection Prediction of FRP Reinforced Concrete Beams
Iman Hajirasouliha, University of Sheffield
Failure Modes of Prestressed CFRP Rods in a Wedge Anchored Set-Up
Anders Bennitz, Lulea University of Technology
Existing FRP Structures
St Austell Footbridge: The First Fibre Reinforced Polymer Structure on the UK Rail Network
Jon Shave, Parsons Brinckerhoff
Calder Viaduct FRP Re-Decking
Lee Canning, Mouchel
Monitoring of Tievenameena Flexiarch Bridge
Su Taylor, Queen’s University Belfast
Dynamic Assessment of a FRP Suspension Footbridge
Renos Votis, University of Surrey
Design Criteria for Aramid Fibres
Ioannis Giannopoulos, University of Cambridge
FRP Strengthening: Confinement
Behaviour of FRP-Confined High Strength Concrete
Tao Yu, The Hong Kong University
Effectively Confined Area for FRP Confined RC Columns Under Eccentric Loading
Rachel Coonan, University of Bath
A Novel Model for Confined Ultimate Strength of Solid and Hollow Core FRP Confined Concrete Members
Rossella Modarelli, CETMA
FRP Strengthening: Concrete Structres
FRP Strengthening of RC Wall with Openings
Gabrial Sas, Lulea University of Technology
Optimum Sheer Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Beams with Prestressed Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer Straps
Hiran Yapa, University of Cambridge
Sensitivity of NSM Reinforcement Forces to Bond-Slip Effects
Janet Lees, University of Cambridge
Calculations of Deflection of FRP Strengthened RC Slabs Using a Tri-Linear Moment – Curvature Relationship
Antony Darby, University of Bath
FRP Strengthening: Bond, Anchorage and Qualification
Crack Sliding Theory for Tension Free Face FRP –Plated Beams – Experimental Part
Fedja Arifovic, Technical University of Denmark
A Solution for Interfacial Stresses in Plated Beams Including Shear Deformation Effect
V. Narayanamurthy, University of Edinburgh
Tests on FRP Concrete Bond Behaviour in the Presence of Steel
Mehdi Taher Khorramabadi, University of Edinburgh
Stress Concentration of Plate-Type Anchor Systems for Prestressing CFRP Sheets: Finite Element Analysis
Mark Green, Queen’s University Canada
Using COMPCLASS in Practice – The Inspection and Acceptance of Polymer Composite Strengthening Systems
Richard Hill, Arup
Case Studies and Business Cases
Case Study of a Composite Beam for a Monorail/PRT System
Peter Lovering, Composite Solutions Limited
The Case for FRP Balconies
Mark Hobbs, Gurit UK
Economic Viability of FRP Road Bridges
Ben Sadka, Highways Agency
Durability and Environmental Conditions
Use of Thermoset/Organomica Nanocomposites to Enhance the Long Term Durability of Structural FRP Composite Materials
M. Robert, University of Sherbrooke
Comparative Analysis of Infrared and Thermal Cured Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composite Laminates
P. Kiran Kumar, B.N.M. Institute of Technology
FRP Stay in Place Formwork and Sandwich Panels
FRP Stay in Place Participating Formwork – Design Considerations and Preliminary Testing
Xian Gai, University of Bath
Analysis and Design Guidelines of Precast/Prestressed Composite Load-Bearing Sandwich Wall Panels
Sami Rizkalla, NC State University
FRP Strengthening: Steel, Masonry and Timber Structures
Crack Propagation in ESE(T) Specimens Strengthened with CFRP Sheets
Christian Hansen, Technical University of Denmark
Experimental Testing of FRP Plate Reinforced Glulam
Gary Raftery, National University of Ireland
Repair of a Model Masonry Arch Bridge Using FRP
Yu Tao, University of Edinburgh
Fire and Elevated Temperature
Predictive Methods for the Fire Resistance of FRP Composite Panels
Stuart Moy, University of Southampton
Fibre Reinforced Cementitious Matrix Systems for Fire-Safe Flexural Strengthening of Concrete Pilot Testing at Ambient Temperatures
Luke Bisby, University of Edinburgh
FRP to FRP Connections
An Experimental Investigation of Bolt Pull Through Failure in Pultruded GRP Plate
Geoff Turvey, Lancaster University
Single Bolt Tension Joints in Pultruded Fiber Reinforced Polymer Leg Angle Connections
Mark Evernden, University of Bath
Determination of Pin-Bearing Strength for the Design of Bolted Connections with Standard Pultruded Profiles
Toby Mottram, University of Warwick
Behaviour of Bolted Connections in GFRP Subjected to Tension Loads
Matthias Oppe, Knippers Helbig KHing
Influence of Bolt Diameter on the Bearing Failure Load of GFRP Bolted Laminates
Francesco Ascione, University of Rome
An Overview of the Imajine Project
Richard Lee, ESR Technology
Poster Sessions
Fracture Mechanics of Plate Bonding: Experimental Validation
M. Achintha, Oxford University
Seismic Behaviour of FRP-Retrofitted Frames
Reyes Garcia Lopez, University of Sheffield
Enhancement of RC Column and Joint Resistance by Using CFRP Strengthening
Panos Papastergiou, University of Sheffield
Effects of Aspect Ratio on the Observed Hoop Strain Variation in FRP Confined Concrete Cylinders
Luke Bisby, University of Edinburgh
Flexural Reinforcement of Glue Laminated Timber Beams Using Prestressed FRP Plates
James Brady, National University of Ireland
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