Composite Materials Selection Design And Application

This Timely Volume Presents A Range Of Critical Topics On The Use Of Composite Materials In Civil Engineering; Industrial, Commercial, And Residential Structures; And Historic Buildings. Structural Strengthening Techniques Based On Composite Materials, Including, But Not To, Fiber-reinforced Polymers, Fiber-reinforced Glasses, Steel-reinforced Polymers, And Steel-reinforced Glasses Represent A Practice Employed Internationally And Have Become An Important Component In The Restoration Of Buildings Impacted By Natural Hazards And Other Destructive Forces. Composite Materials: Selection, Design, And Application Stands As A Highly Relevant And Diverse Effort, Distinct From Other Technical Publications Dealing With Building Issues.