Thermal and Fire Characteristics of FRP Composites for Architectural Applications

Thermal and Fire Characteristics of FRP Composites for Architectural Applications

This paper discusses the main challenges of using fiber reinforced polymers (FRPs) in architectural applications. Architects are showing increased interest in the use of FRPs in modern buildings thanks to FRPs’ ability to allow cost effective realization of unique shapes and flexible aesthetics, whi...

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Main Authors: Umberto Berardi, Nicholas Dembsey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-11-01
Series:Polymers
Subjects:
fiber reinforced polymer
polymers
modern architecture
buildings
high performance envelopes
building enclosure
fire safety
fire performance assessment
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/7/11/1513

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http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/7/11/1513

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