Title:
FRP for Concrete Construction: Activities in Europe
Author(s):
Luc Taerwe and Stijn Matthys
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
21
Issue:
10
Appears on pages(s):
33-36
Keywords:
concretes; fiber reinforced concretes; glass fibers; plastics, polymers, and resins; reinforcing materials; surveys
DOI:
Date:
10/1/1999
Abstract:
The use of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) as a structural reinforcement is gaining more and more interest in construction practice worldwide. FRP reinforcement stands today as a viable alternative to classical types of reinforcement, offering much potential, based on continuing efforts in material development and research activities, with strong links to engineering practice. Extensive research on the use of FRP in concrete structures started in Europe about 25 years ago and resulted, for example, in the world’s first highway bridge using FRP post-tensioning cables in Germany in 1986. This article presents a survey of FRP activities in Europe.