FRP REINFORCEMENT - FROM THE LABORATORY TO THE MARKET
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Published:1999
J L Clarke, P Sheard, 1999. "FRP REINFORCEMENT - FROM THE LABORATORY TO THE MARKET", Extending Performance of Concrete Structures: Proceedings of the International Seminar held at the University of Dundee, Scotland, UK on 7 September 1999, Ravindra K. Dhir, Paul A. J. Tittle
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There is a world-wide interest in the development of fibre reinforced plastic (FRP) materials for the reinforcement and prestressing of concrete, particularly for structures in aggressive environments in which the corrosion of conventional steel can lead to serious problems. This paper reviews the development of FRP materials over the past 10 years or more, with particular emphasis on the EUROCRETE international collaborative research project, and considers the way in which these new materials may gradually be accepted by the Construction Industry.
INTRODUCTION
FIBRE COMPOSITES
APPLICATIONS OF FRP IN STRUCTURES WORLDWIDE
OVERVIEW OF THE EUROCRETE PROJECT
DURABILITY TRIALS
DEMONSTRATION STRUCTURES
DESIGN METHODS
THE ROUTE TO COMMERCIAL EXPLOITATION
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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