Mechanics of Fiber and Textile Reinforced Cement Composites

Addressing recent trends and future directions, this book presents new opportunities for developing innovative and cost-effective materials and techniques in cement and concrete composites manufacturing. By understanding, predicting, and controlling microstructural changes, mechanical and environmental stresses can be modeled during the life cycle of products. The text delineates methods that optimize structural performance while considering environmental sustainability. It presents information on how to achieve efficient structural systems with innovative lightweight materials designed using fundamental aspects of composite material mechanics.