49927 Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Civil Engineering Applications

6cp; 3hpw
Requisite(s): 120 credit points of completed study
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: Dr S T Smith

Fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites are finding increased use in civil and structural engineering applications, especially in the repair and strengthening of existing reinforced concrete structures, due to their high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance. Students are introduced to the types and properties of FRP materials and systems, the analytical procedures and design philosophy of reinforcing or strengthening with FRP composites, durability and long-term performance issues, and practical examples of FRP applications in civil and structural engineering throughout the world. This subject primarily focuses on the application of FRP composites to the strengthening of concrete structures. The reinforcement of concrete with FRPs and the application of FRPs to strengthen other materials such as steel, timber and masonry are also addressed. Students are required to complete a major assignment, as well as class tutorials, attend a laboratory session and a final examination.

Assessment: Major assignment (30 per cent) – students design FRP strengthening for a reinforced concrete element or structure,

two class tutorial exercises (20 per cent), a final examination (50 per cent).

For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.eng.uts.edu.au/currentstudents/postgraduate/postgraduate_subject_descriptions/49927.htm

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
This subject is offered in even years only; it will next be offered in 2006.

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $872.38
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,400.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.