Glassfibre Reinforced Concrete
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Porto Press Ltd
Published:10th Jul '17
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

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