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Fibre-reinforced polymers in reinforced and prestressed concrete applications: moving forward


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Article

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Authors

Lees, JM 

Abstract

jats:titleAbstract</jats:title>jats:pRecent developments in the use of fibre‐reinforced polymers (FRPs) in reinforced and prestressed concrete applications are reviewed. The influence of FRP material properties on the design of concrete structures is considered and applications are discussed in conjunction with the structural function of the FRP reinforcement. The review includes examples of the practical implementation of the technology and addresses important durability issues. A number of future considerations/research needs are identified and the requirement for the provision of standard, sustainable and cost‐effective FRP solutions is highlighted. It is concluded that although there have been significant advances in our knowledge of the behaviour of FRP‐concrete structures, the timeframe in which FRPs will no longer be considered as jats:italicnew</jats:italic> materials remains ambiguous.</jats:p>

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Keywords

fibre reinforced plastics, FRP, reinforcement, prestressing, concrete, durability

Journal Title

Progress in Structural Engineering and Materials

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Journal ISSN

1365-0556
1528-2716

Volume Title

3

Publisher

Wiley