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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/79609| Title: | The behaviour of hollow triangular-section glass beams |
| Authors: | Torpiano, Giancarlo (2009) |
| Keywords: | Glass construction Glass fibers Glass-reinforced plastics Girders |
| Issue Date: | 2009 |
| Citation: | Torpiano, G. (2009). The behaviour of hollow triangular-section glass beams (Bachelor's dissertation). |
| Abstract: | This dissertation investigates the use of hollow triangular-section flexural glass elements. Glass has a significant compressive strength, while its tensile capacity is limited by the presence of micro-cracks. To address the issue of brittle tensile failure, it is proposed to introduce tensile reinforcement (in the form of GFRP-bars). This study involves the construction of glass beam prototypes, with and without GFRP reinforcement, and testing the beams in flexure, to assess their structural behavior and performance. |
| Description: | B.E.&A.(HONS) |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/79609 |
| Appears in Collections: | Dissertations - FacBen - 1970-2018 Dissertations - FacBenAUD - 1970-2015 |
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