Fiber Reinforced Polymers

This book presents unified design approach for strengthening concrete members with different techniques such as concrete, steel, and FRP jacketing. Preference between the various techniques is explained in light of strengthening limits, procedures, and application for each case. Examples for evaluation of existing structures and design equations for strengthening concrete elements are presented based on […]

Book Description Strengthening Design of Reinforced Concrete with FRP establishes the art and science of strengthening design of reinforced concrete with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) beyond the abstract nature of the design guidelines from Canada (ISIS Canada 2001), Europe (FIB Task Group 9.3 2001), and the United States (ACI 440.2R-08). Evolved from thorough class notes used to

This book presents guidelines for the strengthening of concrete structures usingfiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. This text briefly covers the basic conceptsof FRP materials and composite mechanics while focusing on practical designand construction issues, including inspection and quality control. Special attentionis given to the different approaches and recommendations found in a selection ofinternational FRP design standards.