Use of FRP composites in civil structural applications

    Authors

    L. Van Den Einde; L. Zhao;F. Seible

    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Constr. Build. Mater.

    Keywords

    advanced composites; carbon shell system; modular structural systems; retrofit; repair; strengthening; Construction & Building Technology; Engineering, Civil; Materials; Science, Multidisciplinary

    Abstract

    Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites or advanced composite materials are very attractive for use in civil engineering applications due to their high strength-to-weight and stiffness-to-weight ratios, corrosion resistance, light weight and potentially high durability. Their application is of most importance in the renewal of constructed facilities infrastructure such as buildings, bridges, pipelines, etc. Recently, their use has increased in the rehabilitation of concrete structures, mainly due to their tailorable performance characteristics, ease of application and low life cycle costs. These characteristics and the success of structural rehabilitation measures have led to the development of new lightweight structural concepts utilizing all FRP systems or new FRP/concrete composite systems. This paper presents an overview of the research and development of applications of advanced composites to civil infrastructure renewal at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). (C) 2003 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

    Journal Title

    Construction and Building Materials

    Volume

    17

    Issue/Number

    6-7

    Publication Date

    1-1-2003

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    389

    Last Page

    403

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000185948900004

    ISSN

    0950-0618

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