Title:
GFRP-RC Seawalls as a Means of Coastal Fortification and Extended Service Life
Author(s):
Christian C. Steputat, Jim O’Connor, Matt Arrants, Josh Beech, and Antonio Nanni
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
44
Issue:
11
Appears on pages(s):
36-42
Keywords:
bars, reinforcement, design, phase
DOI:
10.14359/51737301
Date:
11/1/2022
Abstract:
The seawall retrofit and repair project in Charleston, SC, USA, included the application of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) reinforcement in all wall components and for the seaside face of the seawall’s full length. GFRP reinforcement was selected for its corrosion resistance and aesthetic performance—no staining of exposed surfaces due to leaching of corrosion products.
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