Whether as translucent tiling, wide-spanning membranes, air-filled foil cushions or in organically curved form: Plastics are used in architecture in the widest variety of forms and application areas. Innovative technical developments constantly improve their material properties.…
From the history of plastics and membranes in architecture to their material properties and requirements in construction and design, this text provides a comprehensive overview of the subject.
Prospect for new guidance in the design of FRP: support to the implementation, harmonization and …
by Caron, Jean-François, Godonou, Patrice, IJselmuijden, Kees van, Knippers, Jan, Mottram, Toby, Oppe, Matthias, Gantriis Sorensen, Morten, Taby, Jon, Tromp, Liesbeth, European Commission., Joint Research Centre
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Over the last twenty years, many innovative solutions have confirmed the usefulness of composite structures realized with FRPs (Fibre Reinforced Polymer or Plastic). The need of European standards for use of fibre-reinforced polymer composites in civil engineering was justified …