Abstract: This paper presents mechanical, microstructural, and physical characterization of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars exposed to concrete environment. GFRP bars were embedded in concrete and exposed to tap water at ...

Abstract: This paper presents the results of a collaborative research project between Quebec’s Ministry of Transportation and Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation, which aimed at characterizing a new type of headed glass fiber–reinforced ...

Abstract: The long-term behavior of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) reinforcing bars is one of the most critical issues for the acceptance of these materials as reinforcement for concrete structures. There is a high demand for ...

Abstract: Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites are increasingly being used in civil engineering applications due to their numerous advantages. Moreover, some environmental conditions can potentially enhance their long-term ...

Abstract: Glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) bent bars were used as shear reinforcement for precast/prestressed concrete box beams in Ontario, Canada. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) tests performed on the bent GFRP bars ...

Abstract: In recent years, corrugated high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes manufactured from recycled resins have been on the rise for infrastructure sectors as a result of their numerous advantages. Compared to HDPE pipes made ...

Abstract: The production of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites has predominantly relied on thermoset resins, such as polyester, vinyl ester, and epoxy. This study represents a pioneering effort in assessing the durability of ...