Although the use of composites has increased in many industrial, commercial, medical, and defense applications, there is a lack of technical literature that examines composites in conjunction with concrete construction. Fulfilling the need for a comprehensive, explicit guide, Reinforced Concrete Design with FRP Composites presents specific information necessary for designing concrete structures with fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites as a substitute for steel reinforcement and for using FRP fabrics to strengthen concrete members. In a reader-friendly, design-oriented manner, this book discusses the analysis, design, durability, and serviceability of concrete members reinforced with FRP.

The authors first introduce the elements that constitute composites-the structural constituent and matrix-and discuss how composites are manufactured. Following an examination of the durability of FRP composites that contain fibers, such as glass, carbon, or aramid, the book illustrates how FRP external reinforcement systems (FRP-ER) can be used for enhancing the strength and stiffness of concrete structures using theory and design principles. The concluding chapter concentrates on serviceability aspects of concrete members internally reinforced with FRP. An excellent resource of design and construction practices, Reinforced Concrete Design with FRP Composites is a state-of-the-art reference on concrete members reinforced with FRP.

Detailing for Steel Construction

A handbook for steel detailers, keyed to the 3rd Edition LRFD Manual of Steel Construction. Contains instruction, explanations, problem solutions and many typical shop details and drawings. Subjects covered are the detailing process, contract documents, common connection details, basic detailing conventions, project set-up and control, erection drawings, shop drawings and bills of materials, detailing quality control and assurance, engineering fundamentals and electronic data transfer.

Examining the fundamental differences between design and analysis, the author explores the close relationship between aesthetic and technical reativity and the importance of the intuitive, more imaginative qualities of design that should be employed by every designer when designing a structure.
Aiding designers of concrete bridges in developing an intuitive understanding of structural action, this book thereby encourages innovation and the development of engineering architecture. Simple, relevant calculation techniques that should precede any detailed analysis are summarized. Construction methods used to build concrete bridge decks and substructures are detailed and direct guidance on the choice and the sizing of different types of concrete bridge deck is given. In addition guidance is provided on solving recurring difficult problems of detailed design and realistic examples of the design process are provided. This book enables concrete bridge designers to broaden their scope in design and provides an analysis of the necessary calculations and methods.

Design of Seismic Isolated Structures

This supplement contains adjustment factors, dimensions, factored resistance, reference strengths and other properties required to design structural-use panels in the LRFD format. In this format, the term “resistance” is used to refer to member capacities (i.e., moment resistance, compression resistance, etc.). This is distinct from the term “strength” which refers to limit state material properties — conceptually a “factored allowable stress.”

The member resistance values tabulated in this supplement are to be used in conjunction with the design methodologies provided in AF&PA/ASCE 16-95, Standard for Load and Resistance Factor Desig(LRFD) for Engineered Wood Construction.
The reference strengths were derived according to the principles of ASTM D5457-93, Standard Specification for Computing the Reference Resistance of Wood-based Materials and Structural Connections for Load and Resistance Factor Design.
The tabulated reference strength values are to be used within the reference end-use conditions defined therein. When the end-use conditions fall outside the range of the reference conditions, the reference values shall be adjusted by the product of applicable adjustment factors as defined in AF&PA/ASCE 16-95 and also provided in this supplement. For unusual end-use conditions, the designer should consult additional literature for possible further adjustments.

This supplement contains adjustment factors, dimensions, factored resistance, reference strengths and other properties required to design structural glued laminated timber in the LRFD format. In this format, the term “resistance” is used to refer to member capacities (i.e., moment resistance, compression resistance, etc.). This is distinct from the term “strength” which refers to limit state material properties — conceptually a “factored allowable stress.”

The member resistance values tabulated in this supplement are to be used in conjunction with the design methodologies provided in AF&PA/ASCE 16-95, Standard for Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) for Engineered Wood Construction.
The reference strengths were derived according to the principles of ASTM D5457-93, Standard Specification for Computing the Reference Resistance of Wood-based Materials and Structural Connections for Load and Resistance Factor Design. The tabulated reference strength values are to be used within the reference end-use conditions defined therein. When the end-use conditions fall outside the range of the reference conditions, the reference values shall be adjusted by the product of applicable adjustment factors as defined in AF&PA ASCE 16-95 and also provided in this supplement. For unusual end-use conditions, the designer should consult additional literature for possible further adjustments.

FRP Composites for Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Structures: a guide to fundamentals and design for repair and retrofit

Product Description
High strength fibre composites (FRPs) have been used with civil structures since the 1980s, mostly in the repair, strengthening and retrofitting of concrete structures. This has attracted considerable research, and the industry has expanded exponentially in the last decade. Design guidelines have been developed by professional organizations in a number of countries including USA, Japan, Europe and China. Until now designers have had no publication which provides practical guidance or accessible coverage of the fundamentals.

This book fills this void. It deals with the fundamentals of composites, and basic design principles, and provides step-by-step guidelines for design. Its main theme is the repair and retrofit of un-reinforced, reinforced and prestressed concrete structures using carbon, glass and other high strength fibre composites. In the case of beams, the focus is on their strengthening for flexure and shear or their stiffening.The main interest with columns is the improvement of their ductility; and both strengthening and ductility improvement of un-reinforced structures are covered. Methods for evaluating the strengthened structures are presented. Step by step procedures are set out, including flow charts, for the various structural components, and design examples and practice problems are used to illustrate. As infrastructures ages worldwide, and its demolition and replacement becomes less of an option, the need for repair and retrofit of existing facilities will increase. Besides its audience of design professionals, this book will suit graduate and advanced undergraduate students. It will also serve as a basic guide for researchers.

About the Author
National Science Foundation, USA University of Miami, USA