Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Infrastructure Applications Focusing on Innovation, Technology Implementation and Sustainability

This book examines current issues of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in civil infrastructure.  The contents of this book are divided into two parts.  The first part engages topics related to durability and service life of FRP composites and how they contribute to sustainability.  The secon...

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Other Authors: Jain, Ravi (Editor), Lee, Luke (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 2012, 2012
Edition:1st ed. 2012
Series:Strategies for Sustainability
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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