Steel-free hybrid reinforcement system for reinforced concrete flexural members

Author

Huanzi Wang

Abstract

"New materials and design methods are being investigated for the design of bridge components to alleviate the current devastating corrosion problems. A research project was initiated at the University of Missouri (UM) and the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) to develop a nonferrous hybrid reinforcement system for concrete bridge decks by using continuous fiber-reinforced-polymer (FRP) rebars and discrete randomly distributed polypropylene fibers. This hybrid system may eliminate problems related to corrosion of steel reinforcement while providing requisite strength, stiffness, and desired ductility, which are shortcomings of FRP reinforcement system in reinforced concrete"--Abstract, page iii.

Department(s)

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Degree Name

Ph. D. in Civil Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Spring 2005

Pagination

xx, 206 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 198-205).

Rights

© 2005 Huanzi Wang, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Dissertation - Citation

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Fiber-reinforced plasticsFiber-reinforced concrete -- DuctilityComposite reinforced concreteBuilding materials -- Service life

Thesis Number

T 8726

Print OCLC #

66899631

Recommended Citation

Wang, Huanzi, "Steel-free hybrid reinforcement system for reinforced concrete flexural members" (2005). Doctoral Dissertations. 1608.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/doctoral_dissertations/1608