FRP Glulam Structures: From Material and Processing Issues to a Performance-Based Evaluation Methodology

Published: 2002

Author(s):
Lopez-Anido, R.
Muszynski, L.
Gardner, D. J.
Goodell, B.

Publication Name: Composites in Construction: A Reality, Proceedings of the International Workshop

Publication URL: https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/40596%28264%2917

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Abstract:

While significant advances in the development of cost-effective and durable fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite systems for reinforcing glulam structures have been achieved, there is a need to address relevant material, processing, and durability issues. The objective of this paper is to present a performance-based material evaluation methodology for FRP-glulam structures. Challenges and opportunities in the development of hybrid FRP-glulam composites as structural materials are analyzed in the context of specific construction applications. The ongoing research effort will develop a set of simple and integrated material stiffness, strength, toughness and durability test methods with associated performance limits, and will provide data and recommendations necessary to draft performance-based material specifications