ABSTRACT
The use of high-performance fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials has expanded beyond the aerospace and marine industries, into civil engineering and related disciplines. This handbook provides a complete primer on FRP composites, including materials, manufacturing, life-cycle costs, and mechanics. It also focuses on professional applications, such as hybrid FRP composite systems, composites for reinforcement, nondestructive testing and evaluation, and design philosophies and guidelines. It includes standards of practice from around the world, as well as helpful design charts, formulas, and tables for easy reference.
