| Title |
The Re-use of End-of-Life Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites in Construction |
| ID_Doc |
24582 |
| Authors |
André, A; Magdalena, J; Cecilia, M; Georgi, N; Haghani, R |
| Title |
The Re-use of End-of-Life Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites in Construction |
| Year |
2022 |
| Published |
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| DOI |
10.1007/978-3-030-88166-5_103 |
| Abstract |
In order to achieve a more resource-efficient society and a future with reduced carbon dioxide emissions, new technological challenges must be dealt. One way to reach a more sustainable world is to start re-using end-of-life structures and waste and give them a "Second Life" with new functions in the society. As fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites are lightweight, strong, stiff and durable materials, there is great potential to re-use decommissioned FRP structures for new resource-efficient solutions in the building and infrastructure sectors. The present paper investigates innovative solutions in re-using wind turbine blades and glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) pipes as structural elements in new bicycle and pedestrian bridges. Specifically, a concept design for decking system made of GFRP pipes is developed and discussed. The main design requirements for pedestrian bridges are considered and assumptions regarding end-of-life GFRP quality and their mechanical properties have been addressed. The aim of this paper is to contribute to a sustainable use of GFRP waste and at the same time provide a more cost-effective solution for short span pedestrian bridges. In a larger perspective, the authors would like to highlight the economically profitable potential of recovering and reusing/re-manufacturing end-of-life GFRP composites. |
| Author Keywords |
Circular economy; Sustainability; Wind turbine; Pedestrian bridge; FRP; Recycling |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Science (CPCI-S) |
| EID |
WOS:000767193200103 |
| WoS Category |
Engineering, Civil |
| Research Area |
Engineering |
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