Service life estimation and extension of civil engineering structures

engineering structures and for designing new structural systems with well-defined periods of functionality. Service life estimation and extension of civil engineering structures provides valuable information on the development and use of newer and more durable materials and methods of construction, as well as the development and use of new techniques of estimating service life. Part 1 discusses using fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites to extend the service-life of civil engineering structures. It considers the key issues in the use of FRP composites, examines the possibility of extending the service life of structurally deficient and deteriorating concrete structures and investigates the uncertainties of using FRP composites in the rehabilitation of civil engineering structures. Part 2 discusses estimating the service life of civil engineering structures including modelling service life and maintenance strategies and probabilistic methods for service life estimation. It goes on to investigate nondestructive evaluation and testing (NDE/NDT) as well as databases and knowledge based systems for service life estimation of rehabilitated civil structures and pipelines. With its distinguished editors and international team of contributors Service life estimation and extension of civil engineering structures proves an invaluable resource to academics, civil engineers, construction companies, infrastructure providers and all those with an interest in improving the service life, safety and reliability of civil engineering structures. ÍNDICE: Part 1 Using fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites to extend the service-life of civil engineering structures: Key issues in the use of fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in the rehabilitation and retrofitting of concrete structures; Using fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites to extend the service life of corroded concrete structures; Areas of uncertainty in the use of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in the rehabilitation of civil engineering structures; Rehabilitation and service life estimation of bridge superstructures. Part 2 Estimating the service life of civil engineering structures: Modelling service life and maintenance strategies for civil structures; Probabilistic methods for service life estimation of civil engineering structures; Non-destructive evaluation and testing (NDE/NDT) of civil structuresrehabilitated using fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites; Structural health monitoring and field validation of civil engineering structures; Databasesand knowledge based systems for service life estimation of fiber reinforced polymer rehabilitated civil engineering structures; Pipeline rehabilitation systems for service life extension.

• ISBN: 978-1-84569-398-5
• Editorial: Woodhead
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 312
• Fecha Publicación: 01/12/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés