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Glassfibre Reinforced Concrete

P J M Bartos editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Porto Press Ltd

Published:10th Jul '17

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Glassfibre reinforced concrete is already firmly established as the high-tech material of choice for architects and designers.

It is the most complex material widely used in current construction practice. It is an unusual composite, in which both the matrix and the reinforcement themselves are composites.

This book provides guidance on the properties, specification, testing and methods used for efficient production of glassfibre reinforced concrete.

`…provides an overview of GFRC information for all construction professionals from architects, designers, and construction engineers and end users of buildings to the GFRC manufacturer and developers… …a valuable learning material for students. BETON ------------------- `The book is well laid out with use of colour throughout. ...a well written text. ...the only text to review the current stage of development and applications of GRC’. Concrete, IS Newsletter and ICT Newsletter -------------------- `...provides a good insight into the aspects of glassfibre-reinforced concrete (GRC). It starts with the development, manufacture and properties of GRC and then outlines structural design criteria, specification and the compliance requirements. The well-illustrated section on applications includes location, design engineer, contractor and material casting supplier’. Civil Engineering

ISBN: 9781849953269

Dimensions: 240mm x 160mm x 20mm

Weight: 613g

224 pages