Abstract: The use of externally-bonded fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) to strengthen reinforced concrete (RC) structures is now widely recognized. However, a concern that continues to discourage the use of FRPs in many applications ...

Abstract: Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) plate strengthening relies critically upon the adhesive that is used to bond it to the existing structure. A typical two-part ambient-cure epoxy adhesive for structural strengthening has a ...

Abstract: One of the major safety requirements in the design of buildings is the provision of appropriate fire endurance of structural members. To assess and develop information on the fire endurance of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) ...

Abstract: Very little information is available on the behavior of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) materials and FRP-strengthened concrete members in fire, and this is a primary factor hindering the widespread implementation of FRP ...

Abstract: Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP)-wrapped circular concrete columns under axial compression usually fail as a result of FRP rupture in the hoop direction. The average measured hoop strain in the FRP jacket at failure of such ...

Abstract: Numerous research studies have shown externally bonded fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) materials can be used efficiently and economically to repair and retrofit deteriorated or understrength concrete structures. FRP materials ...