Alternative Construction Materials for Structures and Bridges discusses state-of-the-art subjects, such as high-performance concrete, lightweight concrete, self-consolidating rubberized concrete, shape memory alloys, non-metallic reinforcements, and other advanced composites. The book presents a comprehensive overview of the performance of these materials, including mechanical properties, structural responses, durability, failure mechanisms, lifecycle analysis, and design recommendations, thus creating a compelling resource with the purpose of grounding its readers’ specialized understanding and driving the application of sought-after knowledge to practical endeavors.
Researchers, students, and the structural engineering community of practitioners will find novel ideas to improve the reliability of new constructions and extend the service life of existing structural components through non-conventional materials which also play a crucial role in the minimization of maintenance and rehabilitation frequency, extent, and costs.
1. Cover image - p. c 2. Title page - p. i 3. Copyright - p. iv 4. Contents - p. v 5. Contributors - p. ix 6. Preface - p. xi 7. Chapter 1 Overview of alternative construction materials for structures and bridges - p. 1 8. Chapter 2 Structural behavior of lightweight concrete structures reinforced with FRP bars - p. 9 9. Chapter 3 FRP-confined ice members for structural application - p. 53 10. Chapter 4 Pultruded FRP materials for buildings - p. 95 11. Chapter 5 All FRP structures and bridges - p. 135 12. Chapter 6 FRP-reinforced ultra-high-performance concrete: Structural behavior and applications - p. 177 13. Chapter 7 Structural retrofitting and rehabilitation using UHPC - p. 209 14. Chapter 8 Design and applications of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) structures - p. 253 15. Chapter 9 Compression cast concrete - p. 315 16. Chapter 10 Application of shape memory alloys for prestressing strengthening of concrete structures - p. 365 17. Chapter 11 Exploring high-performance and sustainable alternative cementitious materials: Insights into calcium sulfoaluminate cement in the construction industry - p. 387 18. Chapter 12 Mechanical and durability performance evaluation of normal-strength and self-consolidating rubberized concrete - p. 425 19. Index - p. 453
Alternative Construction Materials for Structures and Bridges discusses state-of-the-art subjects, such as high-performance concrete, lightweight concrete, self-consolidating rubberized concrete, shape memory alloys, non-metallic reinforcements, and other advanced composites. The book presents a comprehensive overview of the performance of these materials, including mechanical properties, structural responses, durability, failure mechanisms, lifecycle analysis, and design recommendations, thus creating a compelling resource with the purpose of grounding its readers’ specialized understanding and driving the application of sought-after knowledge to practical endeavors.
Researchers, students, and the structural engineering community of practitioners will find novel ideas to improve the reliability of new constructions and extend the service life of existing structural components through non-conventional materials which also play a crucial role in the minimization of maintenance and rehabilitation frequency, extent, and costs.
1. Cover image - p. c 2. Title page - p. i 3. Copyright - p. iv 4. Contents - p. v 5. Contributors - p. ix 6. Preface - p. xi 7. Chapter 1 Overview of alternative construction materials for structures and bridges - p. 1 8. Chapter 2 Structural behavior of lightweight concrete structures reinforced with FRP bars - p. 9 9. Chapter 3 FRP-confined ice members for structural application - p. 53 10. Chapter 4 Pultruded FRP materials for buildings - p. 95 11. Chapter 5 All FRP structures and bridges - p. 135 12. Chapter 6 FRP-reinforced ultra-high-performance concrete: Structural behavior and applications - p. 177 13. Chapter 7 Structural retrofitting and rehabilitation using UHPC - p. 209 14. Chapter 8 Design and applications of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) structures - p. 253 15. Chapter 9 Compression cast concrete - p. 315 16. Chapter 10 Application of shape memory alloys for prestressing strengthening of concrete structures - p. 365 17. Chapter 11 Exploring high-performance and sustainable alternative cementitious materials: Insights into calcium sulfoaluminate cement in the construction industry - p. 387 18. Chapter 12 Mechanical and durability performance evaluation of normal-strength and self-consolidating rubberized concrete - p. 425 19. Index - p. 453
