Document Status
Archived
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Information Paper
Abstract
Fibre-reinforced plastics (FRP) have been used in the construction industry for several decades for mainly non-structural architectural applications such as cladding. The more advanced forms of FRP (often referred to as advanced polymer composites), originally designed for aerospace and military applications, have superior properties that offer potential benefits to the construction industry. Advanced polymer composites have a range of applications such as sandwich panels, modular units, structural components, reinforcing bars, and structural repair and strengthening. This paper deals with various aspects of advanced composites, focussing on the properties of the materials and their uses.
Author
Halliwell, S. M.
History
Whilst this publication can still be purchased some of the information in it has been superseded by more recent research and standards. The BRE Group does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage, including - without limitation - indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from use, or loss of use, of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this document.
ISBN
9781860813375
Subjects
- Materials
- Plastics
Publisher History
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.