Title:
Composite Systems for Seismic Applications
Author(s):
Edward R. Fyfe, Duane J. Gee, and Peter B. Milligan
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
20
Issue:
6
Appears on pages(s):
31-33
Keywords:
carbon fibers; composite materials; glass fibers; seismic retrofit; strengthening
DOI:
Date:
6/1/1998
Abstract:
The uses of high strength fiber composite systems have gained wide recognition as primary strengthening measures to increase load-carrying capacity of structural systems. These retrofit measures can be used to improve seismic performance by increasing ductility capacity and preventing brittle catastrophic structural failures. Composite systems are recognized as alternate strengthening systems to conventional methods such as steel plate bonding and shotcreting. Research and development and industry acceptance is helping toward the further use of these systems for strengthening.