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Over the past several decades the use of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites has gained acceptance in civil infrastructure as a result of the need to rehabilitate or retrofit existing structures, construct infrastructure systems faster, and increase the usable life of the built environment. In addition, increased attention towards a sustainable built environment has challenged engineers to weigh environmental and social impacts in addition to traditional measures of performance and cost of the built environment. As an introduction to the book, this chapter provides background information on FRP composites and identifies the specific challenges associated with the materials and its applicability in a sustainable environment. Next, a unique perspective from the Department of Defense is presented on the challenges and application of FRP composites in sustainable development. Finally, we detail the environmental implications associated with the constituent materials, namely fiber and matrix, and composite manufacturing processes associated with FRP composites in civil infrastructure.
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Lee, L., Jain, R., Stephenson, L., Ramirez, C. (2012). Introduction. In: Jain, R., Lee, L. (eds) Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Infrastructure Applications. Strategies for Sustainability. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-2357-3_1
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