Applications of natural and synthetic fiber reinforced polymer in infrastructure: A suitability assessment

S Navaratnam, K Selvaranjan, D Jayasooriya… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Using fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in engineering infrastructures has
effectively resolved significant problems related to restoring existing and deteriorating …

Carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites in civil engineering application—a comprehensive review

DS Vijayan, A Sivasuriyan, P Devarajan, A Stefańska… - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
In civil engineering, carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites have emerged as a
promising alternative to conventional materials. The article provides a comprehensive …

[HTML][HTML] Cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment of CFRP reinforcement for concrete structures: Calculation basis and exemplary application

N Stoiber, M Hammerl, B Kromoser - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2021 - Elsevier
The building industry is responsible for a significant amount of CO 2 emissions worldwide, at
which the building material concrete with its binder cement is responsible for a considerable …

Allocation in life cycle assessment of lignin

F Hermansson, M Janssen, M Svanström - The International Journal of …, 2020 - Springer
Purpose Lignin extraction in pulp mills and biorefineries are emerging technologies. Lignin
is always the product of a multi-output process. Assessing such processes using life cycle …

Prospective study of lignin-based and recycled carbon fibers in composites through meta-analysis of life cycle assessments

F Hermansson, M Janssen, M Svanström - Journal of cleaner production, 2019 - Elsevier
Screening the life cycle assessment literature for information and recalculating extracted
results was proven useful for identifying environmental challenges and opportunities in new …

The mechanical and environmental performance of fiber-reinforced polymers in concrete structures: Opportunities, challenges and future directions

S Sbahieh, M Rabie, U Ebead, SG Al-Ghamdi - Buildings, 2022 - mdpi.com
The construction sector is well known for its critical environmental impact resulting from the
consumed amounts of raw materials and the tremendous emissions of greenhouse gases …

Comparative life cycle assessment of composite structures incorporating uncertainty and global sensitivity analysis

M Zhao, Y Dong, H Guo - Engineering Structures, 2021 - Elsevier
In recent years, there have been increasing efforts seeking novel material and structural
alternatives to alleviate environmental and economic burdens caused by conventional …

Simple and mild method for the recycling of carbon-fiber-reinforced bismaleimide resin composite waste

Q Zhao, J Jiang, L Zhang, S Wang, J Chen… - ACS Sustainable …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Recycling of high-performance carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite waste
has been significantly challenging due to its insoluble and infusible thermosetting matrix. In …

Performance-based environmental assessment of FRP-confined concrete stub columns: investigation on FRP types

T Xie, B Bennett, P Visintin - Journal of Composites for Construction, 2023 - ascelibrary.org
The use of fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) in the construction of FRP-confined concrete
columns (FCCs) is increasingly common for both new construction and the strengthening of …

Unified life-cycle cost–benefit analysis framework and critical review for sustainable retrofit of Canada's existing buildings using mass timber

D Malomo, Y Xie, G Doudak - Canadian Journal of Civil …, 2023 - cdnsciencepub.com
This paper investigates the possibilities and challenges of using mass timber as a
sustainable alternative for retrofitting existing buildings in Canada. To create the knowledge …