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ON THE USE OF POLYURETHANE MATRIX CARBON FIBER COMPOSITES FOR STRENGTHENING CONCRETE STRUCTURES
| Title: | ON THE USE OF POLYURETHANE MATRIX CARBON FIBER COMPOSITES FOR STRENGTHENING CONCRETE STRUCTURES. |
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| Name(s): |
Haber, Zachary, Author Mackie, Kevin, Committee Chair University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Date Issued: | 2010 | |
| Publisher: | University of Central Florida | |
| Language(s): | English | |
| Abstract/Description: | Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials have effectively been used in numerous reinforced concrete civil infrastructure strengthening projects. Although a significant body of knowledge has been established for epoxy matrix carbon FRPs and epoxy adhesives, there is still a need to investigate other matrices and adhesive types. One such matrix/adhesive type yet to be heavily researched for infrastructure application is polyurethane. This thesis investigates use of polyurethane matrix carbon fiber composites for strengthening reinforced concrete civil infrastructure. Investigations on mirco- and macro-mechanical composite performance, strengthened member flexural performance, and bond durability under environmental conditioning will be presented. Results indicate that polyurethane carbon composites could potentially be a viable option for strengthening concrete structures. | |
| Identifier: | CFE0003073 (IID), ucf:48307 (fedora) | |
| Note(s): |
2010-05-01 M.S. Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Masters This record was generated from author submitted information. |
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| Subject(s): |
FRP Bond Cocrete Durability Strengthening Composites |
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| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0003073 | |
| Restrictions on Access: | public | |
| Host Institution: | UCF |
