The Materials Revolution: What Does it Mean for Developing Asia?, Volumes 23-202 |
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... Cables . The use of composite wires and cables has been suggested as an alternative load bearing structure with applications in bridge construction , building and industrial structures . Composite cables are being developed based on ...
... Cables . The use of composite wires and cables has been suggested as an alternative load bearing structure with applications in bridge construction , building and industrial structures . Composite cables are being developed based on ...
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... cables have two to three times the specific strength of steel and greater fatigue resistance ( figure 5.2 ) . Wound composite cables are expected to last for extended periods of time ( literally hundreds of years ) , even when subjected ...
... cables have two to three times the specific strength of steel and greater fatigue resistance ( figure 5.2 ) . Wound composite cables are expected to last for extended periods of time ( literally hundreds of years ) , even when subjected ...
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... cable traverses and towers , where the advantages of composite cables can be put into play ; ( iii ) in the construction industry , discontinuous fibre composites are finding applications in concrete mixtures and standard and pultruded ...
... cable traverses and towers , where the advantages of composite cables can be put into play ; ( iii ) in the construction industry , discontinuous fibre composites are finding applications in concrete mixtures and standard and pultruded ...
Contents
What are New Engineering Materials? | 17 |
The World Market for New Engineering Materials | 29 |
Relative Competitiveness of New Materials | 39 |
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