Title: Performance and design of fibre-reinforced polymer composites at cold temperatures – current status and future needs

Authors: Judy Liu, Vistasp M. Karbhari

Addresses: School of Civil Engineering, CIVL 4121, Purdue University, 550 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2051, USA. ' Department of Structural Engineering, and Materials Science & Engineering Program, University of California San Diego, Building 409 University Centre, La Jolla, CA 92093-0085, USA

Abstract: While Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites provide special advantages for applications in cold regions areas, there is a lack of a comprehensive knowledge base regarding their response in such environments. This paper lists critical aspects that need to be addressed and summarises research needs in this area.

Keywords: cold temperatures; design; fibre reinforced polymers; FRP composites; manufacturing; mechanisms; research.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMPT.2007.011506

International Journal of Materials and Product Technology, 2007 Vol.28 No.1/2, pp.1 - 7

Published online: 01 Dec 2006 *

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