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FRP Structures

Guest editors: Fabio Minghini, Francesco Ascione, Chiara Bedon and John Kaiser Calautit · FRPS-2016All its articles are published.

Articles in this special issue

Each accepted article is published in the journal’s next regular issue as soon as its author approves the proof, and appears here.

  1. Editorial Open accessEditorial for the "FRP Structures" Special IssueFabio Minghini, Chiara Bedon, Francesco Ascione, John Kaiser Calautitpp. 439–441 · published 27 Sep 2016View PDF7,919 accesses
  2. Research Article Open accessAn Overview of Energy Loss Reduction (ELR) Software Used in Pakistan by WAPDA for Calculating Transformer Overloading, Line Losses and Energy LossesMohsin Iqbalpp. 442–448 · published 16 Sep 2015View PDF8,972 accesses
  3. Research Article Open accessOptimization of a Combined Approach for the Treatment of Carbide Slurry and Capture of CO2Shereen Hasan, Muftah H. El-Naaspp. 449–457 · published 30 Dec 2015View PDF7,988 accesses
  4. Research Article Open accessEnergy Balance for a Diesel Engine Operates on a Pure Biodiesel, Diesel Fuel and Biodiesel-Diesel BlendsM. I. Al-Hasan, A. S. Al-Ghamdipp. 458–465 · published 29 Jan 2016View PDF8,114 accesses
  5. Research Article Open accessField Data Based Method for Predicting Long-Term SettlementsJianping Jiang, Qingsheng Chen, Sanjay Nimbalkarpp. 466–476 · published 22 Feb 2016View PDF8,249 accesses
  6. Case Report Open accessOutlook of Municipal Solid Waste in Bogota (Colombia)José Alejandro Martínez Sepúlvedapp. 477–483 · published 2 Mar 2016View PDF9,090 accesses
  7. Research Article Open accessObservational Study of Wind Shear in Northeastern BrazilFernando R. Martins, André R. Gonçalves, Enio B. Pereirapp. 484–504 · published 12 Mar 2016View PDF8,213 accesses
  8. Research Article Open accessInvestigating the Dynamic Thermal Behavior of Building Envelope in Summer Conditions By Means of in-Field Continuous MonitoringAnna Laura Pisello, Gloria Pignatta, Cristina Piselli et al.pp. 505–519 · published 25 Apr 2016View PDF8,555 accesses
  9. Research Article Open accessProbabilistic Seismic Hazard Deaggregation for Karaj City (Iran)Hadi Jarahipp. 520–529 · published 16 Jun 2016View PDF8,268 accesses
  10. Research Article Open accessLiquid Crystalline Polymers Compatibilization and Adhesion Enhancement by Reactive Blending in Post-Consumers PET’sAversa Raffaella, Apicella Antoniopp. 530–539 · published 17 Jun 2016View PDF8,186 accesses
  11. Research Article Open accessMixed Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide Nanorods for supercapacitor applicationRajat Mondal, Surjit Sahoo, Chandra Sekhar Routpp. 540–546 · published 22 Jun 2016View PDF9,044 accesses
  12. Research Article Open accessDeveloping an Anthropometric Database for Saudi Students and Comparing Saudi Dimensions relative to Turkish and Iranian PeoplesMohamed A.A. Mansourpp. 547–557 · published 24 Jun 2016View PDF10,201 accesses
  13. Research Article Open accessEffect of Crumb Rubber as Coarse and Fine Aggregates on the Properties of Asphalt ConcreteArabi N.S. Al Qadi, Mahmoud B.A. Alhasanat, Madhar Haddadpp. 558–564 · published 24 Jun 2016View PDF9,525 accesses
  14. Research Article Open accessOsmotic Tension, Plasticization and Viscoelastic response of amorphous Poly-Ether-Ether-Ketone (PEEK) equilibrated in humid environmentsAversa Raffaella, Apicella Antoniopp. 565–573 · published 14 Jul 2016View PDF8,457 accesses
  15. Research Article Open accessGraphene Synthesis by Plasma-Enhanced CVD Growth with EthanolTeresa Campo, María Cotto, Francisco Márquez et al.pp. 574–583 · published 27 Jul 2016View PDF9,146 accesses
  16. Research Article Open accessHydrothermal Synthesis of CuWO4-Reduced Graphene Oxide Hybrids and Supercapacitor ApplicationKoyal Suman Samantaray, Surjit Sahoo, Chandra Sekhar Routpp. 584–590 · published 12 Aug 2016View PDF9,554 accesses
  17. Research Article Open accessNumerical Study of Natural Convection in a Square Porous Cavity Thermally Modulated on Both Side WallsGiovani E.B. Malomar, Abdoulaye Gueye, Cheikh Mbow et al.pp. 591–598 · published 13 Aug 2016View PDF7,912 accesses
  18. Research Article Open accessRobustness of XFEM Method for the Simulation of Cracks Propagation in Fracture Mechanics ProblemsAniello Riccio, Umberto Caruso, Antonio Raimondo, Andrea Sellittopp. 599–610 · published 15 Aug 2016View PDF8,287 accesses
  19. Research Article Open accessStatistical Analysis of Auto Dilution Vs Manual Dilution Process in Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometer TestsFrederick Rich, M. Affan Badarpp. 611–624 · published 17 Aug 2016View PDF7,815 accesses
  20. Research Article Open accessEvaluation of Interregional Freight Generation Modelling Methods by using Nationwide Commodity Flow Survey DataWirach Hirunpp. 625–634 · published 18 Aug 2016View PDF8,107 accesses
  21. Research Article Open accessRETRACTED: Stochastic Model for Variable Amplitude Fatigue Induced Delamination Growth in Graphite/Epoxy LaminatesRonald B. Bucinellpp. 635–646 · published 29 Aug 2016View PDF8,470 accesses
  22. Research Article Open accessStudy of the Parameters of Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) Method for Enhanced Oil Recovery in a Heavy Oil Fractured Carbonate ReservoirArzhang Nabiloupp. 647–658 · published 6 Sep 2016View PDF8,338 accesses
  23. Investigation Open accessWLHP Systems in Commercial Buildings: A Case Study Analysis Based on a Dynamic Simulation ApproachGiovanni Barone, Annamaria Buonomano, Cesare Forzano, Adolfo Palombopp. 659–668 · published 26 Sep 2016View PDF8,208 accesses
  24. Research Article Open accessMulti-Objective Optimization of FRP Jackets for Improving the Seismic Response of Reinforced Concrete FramesCorrado Chisari, Chiara Bedonpp. 669–679 · published 27 Sep 2016View PDF8,825 accesses
  25. Research Article Open accessFinite-Element Numerical Simulation of the Bending Performance of Post-Tensioned Structural Glass Beams with Adhesively Bonded CFRP TendonsChiara Bedon, Christian Louterpp. 680–691 · published 27 Sep 2016View PDF8,739 accesses
  26. Research Article Open accessPreliminary Experimental and Finite-Element Numerical Assessment of the Structural Performance of SMA-Reinforced GFRP SystemsFilipe Amarante dos Santos, Chiara Bedonpp. 692–701 · published 27 Sep 2016View PDF8,289 accesses
  27. Research Article Open accessUpdating Italian Design Guide CNR DT-205/2007 in View of Recent Research Findings: Requirements for Pultruded FRP ProfilesFabio Minghini, Nerio Tullini, Francesco Ascionepp. 702–712 · published 27 Sep 2016View PDF9,114 accesses
  28. Research Article Open accessReview on the use of FRP Composites for Facades and Building SkinsChiara Bedonpp. 713–723 · published 29 Sep 2016View PDF9,219 accesses
  29. Research Article Open accessDesigning a Comprehensive Security Framework for Smartphones and Mobile DevicesNader Jafari, Abeer Alsadoon, Chandana Prasad Withana et al.pp. 724–734 · published 3 Oct 2016View PDF8,037 accesses
  30. Research Article Open accessAn Adaptive Procedure for the Limit Analysis of FRP Reinforced Masonry Vaults and ApplicationsAndrea Chiozzi, Gabriele Milani, Nicola Grillanda, Antonio Trallipp. 735–745 · published 5 Oct 2016View PDF8,522 accesses
  31. Research Article Open accessAdvanced XFEM Simulation of Pull-out and Debonding of Steel Bars and FRP-Reinforcements in Concrete BeamsNicola Orlando, Elena Benvenutipp. 746–754 · published 6 Oct 2016View PDF8,289 accesses

The call for papers

Read the original call: description and topics

This special issue is devoted to the integrated study of thin-walled composite profiles made of fiber-reinforced polymers and will be published to give researchers appreciation of where the discipline has come from. We aim to provide an advanced forum for studies related to the proposed fields with all topics below. The objective of this special issue is to present recent advances and emerging cross-disciplinary in the field of thin-walled composite profiles made of fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP). The use of thin-walled composite profiles made of fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) has been spreading over many engineering applications, especially where characteristics of lightness and durability are of primary importance. In fact, with respect to traditional materials, FRP components may offer significant advantages in assembling, transporting and launching large parts of structures. Moreover the strong resistance to chemical attacks makes them particularly suitable for use in aggressive environments. These advantages may sometimes result in significant cost reductions in comparison with other construction materials, and make all-FRP structures really sustainable.

That said, in the field of structural applications several well-established structural design criteria are to be reconsidered when dealing with Pultruded-FRP (PFRP) profiles. In fact, these profiles exhibit a complex behavior basically ruled by orthotropy, buckling phenomena, lightness, and short- and long-term (creep) deformability. In particular, the high ratio between longitudinal and transverse shear elastic moduli typically yields a strong influence of shear deformations; has effect on local buckling and global flexural and flexural-torsional buckling; and may involve interaction between local and global buckling modes. In addition, for plane or space FRP frames, due to the noteworthy material lightness, even small added masses may give rise to a significant reduction of the natural frequencies, resulting in a completely different dynamic behavior with respect to the case of the self weight considered alone. Sometimes, this frequency change is also associated with a change in the vibration mode shape. Finally, the serviceability limit state may be particularly severe because of the relatively high deformability of FRP structures, and imposes to limit the dead loads in design.

In addition to the profile behavior, the role of connections is to be emphasized. In the nineties, extended research programs were aimed at understanding the behaviour of connections between pultruded PFRP members. As is the case of steel frames, joint flexibility may have a very significant influence on the global behaviour of beam assemblages, and structural design accounting for semi-rigid end connections often turns out to be more economical than traditional approaches. Usually, bolted joints are preferred to adhesive bonding, due to speed of assembly, the option to disassemble and re-assemble parts of the structures, and for ease of periodical inspection. However, it was clearly shown that standard (steel-type) connections are disadvantageous, due to the very low resistance offered by the web-to-flange junction of pultruded angle cleats. Therefore, new proposals of effective joint technologies still are needed.

The special issue will focus on the most important features of FRP construction, starting from numerical modeling of the structural systems, and in particular of vibration and buckling phenomena, up to the design approaches to be used for the various structural elements. The main objective will be to shed light on the relevant differences with respect to the consolidated design rules for traditional-material structural members. An equilibrium between experimental papers (possibly showing failure modes of profiles and connections under different loading configurations) and numerical/analytical papers (possibly developing new analysis techniques specifically suited for FRP orthotropic structures) will be welcome.

All accepted papers of this special issue will be published free of charge.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  1. Pultruded FRP Structures
  2. Sustainable Construction
  3. Modeling Issues and Design Criteria for Thin-Walled
  4. FRP Profiles and Connections
  5. System Ductility and Redundancy of FRP Structures
  6. Advanced FRP for Flooring in Buildings
  7. Composites for Construction
  8. Thin-walled Composites

Important dates

  1. Call opens30 Aug 2016 · done
  2. Submission deadline30 Aug 2016 · done
  3. Collection complete30 Sep 2016 · done

Guest editors

  • Fabio Minghini · lead guest editorAssistant Professor, University of Ferrara, Italy
  • Francesco Ascione
  • Chiara Bedon
  • John Kaiser Calautit