Fiber-reinforced polymer composites in strengthening reinforced concrete structures: A critical review

2019 ◽  
Vol 198 ◽  
pp. 109542 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.Z. Naser ◽  
R.A. Hawileh ◽  
J.A. Abdalla
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Concrete Structures ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Structures ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites

scholarly journals Durability of Externally Bonded Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites in Concrete Structures: A Critical Review

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 765
Author(s):  
Jovan Tatar ◽  
Sandra Milev
Keyword(s):  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Concrete Structures ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Frp Composites ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approaches ◽  
Externally Bonded

Externally bonded fiber-reinforced polymer composites have been in use in civil infrastructure for decades, but their long-term performance is still difficult to predict due to many knowledge gaps in the understanding of degradation mechanisms. This paper summarizes critical durability issues associated with the application of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for rehabilitation of concrete structures. A variety of factors that affect the longevity of FRP composites are discussed: installation, quality control, material selection, and environmental conditions. Critical review of design approaches currently used in various international design guidelines is presented to identify potential opportunities for refinement of design guidance with respect to durability. Interdisciplinary approaches that combine materials science and structural engineering are recognized as having potential to develop composites with improved durability.

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