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1 online resource. |
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text file |
| Series |
Woodhead publishing series in composites science and engineering ; number 74
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Woodhead Publishing series in composites science and engineering ; no. 74.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Advanced High Strength Natural Fibre Composites in Construction provides the basic framework and knowledge required for the efficient and sustainable use of natural fiber composites as a structural and building material, along with information on the ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of use and competitiveness of these composites. Areas of particular interest include understanding the nature and behavior of raw materials and their functional contributions to the advanced architectures of high strength composites (Part 1), discussing both traditional and novel manufacturing technologies for various advanced natural fiber construction materials (Part 2), examining the parameters and performance of the composites (Part 3), and finally commenting on the associated codes, standards, and sustainable development of advanced high strength natural fiber composites for construction. This exposition will be based on well understood environmental science as it applies to construction (Part 4). The book is aimed at academics, research scholars, and engineers, and will serve as a most valuable text or reference book that challenges undergraduate and postgraduate students to think beyond standard practices when designing and creating novel construction materials. |
| Contents |
Introduction: a perspective -- natural fibre composites in construction -- Chemical compositions of natural fibres -- Physical and mechanical properties of natural fibers -- Functional pretreatments of natural raw materials -- Cellulose polymer composites (WPC) -- Long natural fibre composites -- Cellulose fiber-based high strenght composites -- Natural fibre cement composites -- Natural fibre rebar cemntitious composites -- Development of bamboo fiber-based composites -- Straw fibre-based construction materials -- Electricity functional composite for building construction -- Sound absorption and insulation functional composites fire performance of natural fibre composites in construction -- Temperature sensitive colour-changed composites -- Architectural (decorative) natural fiber composites for construction -- Short term and long-term properties of natural fibre composites -- Creep behavior of plant fibre composites -- Thermal and flame retardancy properties of thermoplastics/natural fiber biocomposites -- Design characteristics, code and standards of natural fibre composites -- Sustainability and life assessment of high strength natural fibre composites in construction -- Future scope and intelligence of natural fibre based construction composites. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Fibrous composites.
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Fibrous composites. |
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Fibrous composites industry.
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Fibrous composites industry. |
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Building materials.
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Building materials. |
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Construction industry.
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Construction industry. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic book.
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| Added Author |
Fan, Mizi, editor.
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Fu, Feng (Structural engineer), editor.
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| ISBN |
9780081004302 (electronic book) |
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0081004303 (electronic book) |
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9780081004111 |
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0081004117 |
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