Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction and History
1.1 - Introduction
1.2 - History of the U.S. pultrusion industry
1.3 - Evolution of FRP reinforcement in the U.S.A.
1.4 - FRP materials
Chapter 2 - FRP Composites: An Overview of Constituent Materials
2.1 - Introduction
2.2 - The importance of the polymer matrix
2.3 - Introduction to matrix polymers
2.4 - Polyester resins
2.5 - Epoxy resins
2.6 - Processing considerations associated with polymer
matrix resins
2.7 - Structural considerations in processing polymer
matrix resins
2.8 - Reinforcing fibers for structural composites
2.9 - Glass fibers
2.10 - Carbon fibers
2.11 - Aramid fibers
2.12 - Other organic fibers
2.13 - Hybrid reinforcements
2.14 - Processes for structural moldings
2.15 - Summary
Chapter 3 - Mechanical Properties and Test Methods
3.1 - Physical and mechanical properties
3.2 - Factors affecting mechanical properties
3.3 - Gripping mechanisms
3.4 - Theoretical modeling of GFRP bars
3.5 - Test methods
Chapter 4 - Design guidelines
4.1 - Fundamental design philosophy
4.2 - Ductitility
4.3 - Constitutive behavior and material properties
4.4 - Design of bonded FRP reinforced members
4.5 - Unbonded reinforcement
4.6 - Bonded plate reinforcement
4.7 - Shear design
Chapter 5 - Behavior of Structural Elements
5.1 - Strength of beams and slabs reinforced with FRP
5.2 - Serviceability
5.3 - RP tie connectors for sandwich walls
Chapter 6 - Prestressed Concrete Elements
6.1 - Strength of FRP prestressed concrete beams
6.2 - Strength of FRP post-tensioned concrete beams
Chapter 7 - External Reinforcement
7.1 - Strength of FRP post-reinforced beams
7.2 - Wrapping
7.3 - External unbonded prestressing
Chapter 8 - Field Applications
8.1 - Reinforced concrete structures
8.2 - Pre- and post-tensioned concrete structures
8.3 - Strengthening of concrete structures
Chapter 9 - Research Needs
9.1 - Materials behavior
9.2 - Behavior of concrete members
9.3 - Design guidelines
Chapter 10 - References
Appendix A: Terminology