- Composites (glass or carbon fibre reinforced polymers) show great potential for enhanced design flexibility, durability and performance of new and existing civil structures.
- To realise this potential, rigorous theoretical work and large-scale tests are being pursued at Bristol, with industrial support.
- Work includes glass fibre composite bridge decks and strengthening buildings with carbon fibre composites.
Composites in Civil Engineering
3 August 2012
Composites (glass or carbon fibre reinforced polymers) show great potential for enhanced design flexibility, durability and performance of new and existing civil structures. To realise this potential, rigorous theoretical work and large-scale tests are being pursued at Bristol, with industrial support.