Inspection of concrete elements reinforced or strengthened with fiber-reinforced polymers /
Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRPs) offer higher durability and better performance than steel in strengthening and repairing existing structures, as externally bonded systems and as internal reinforcement for concrete elements, and can increase the life cycle of concrete elements. Nevertheless, FRP rei...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Boca Raton :
CRC Press,
2026.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRPs) offer higher durability and better performance than steel in strengthening and repairing existing structures, as externally bonded systems and as internal reinforcement for concrete elements, and can increase the life cycle of concrete elements. Nevertheless, FRP reinforced/strengthened concrete (FRP-RSC) elements need to be inspected regularly for effective maintenance and to ensure safety.This book addresses the absence of inspection guide and procedures. It reviews serviceability considerations along with specification and standards for design and installation. It identifies potential damage and anomalies attributed to FRP-RSC elements, and evaluates inspection methods. It proposes solutions for improving the detectability of FRP defects such as non-destructive testing methods. It offers a guide for in-service inspection of FRP-RSC elements, condition rating tables, examples, and guidance for load rating. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (272 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and colour) |
| ISBN: | 9781040668870 1040668879 9781040565940 1040565948 |