Title:
FRP Materials and Concrete - Research Needs
Author(s):
Kent A. Harries, Max L. Porter, and John Busel
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
25
Issue:
10
Appears on pages(s):
69-74
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Date:
10/1/2003
Abstract:
A more substantial market has developed around the use of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) materials to strengthen and repair concrete structures. The research community has made great progress identifying and quantifying the characteristics of FRP materials and the behavior of concrete members and systems reinforced or prestressed with FRP materials. The use of FRP materials in concrete structures, however, is still in its infancy, and a number of issues remain to be addressed. In some cases, the dearth of understanding and/or design guidance represents a significant limitation to the broader implementation of FRP materials in concrete applications. This article identifies research areas and issues that industry, practitioners, and academia have identified as requiring further attention to improve our understanding of the behavior of FRP materials and FRP reinforced concrete systems. View final survey results