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Application of FRP bars as reinforcement in civil engineering structures

R.V. Balendran (R.V. Balendran is Associate Professor at the Department of Building and Construction, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.)
T.M. Rana (T.M. Rana, is a Research Assistants, at the Department of Building and Construction, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.)
T. Maqsood (T. Maqsood is a Research Assistants, at the Department of Building and Construction, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.)
W.C. Tang (W.C. Tang is a Research Assistants, at the Department of Building and Construction, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.)

Structural Survey

ISSN: 0263-080X

Article publication date: 1 May 2002

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Abstract

This paper presents an overview and discusses the applications of fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) bars as reinforcement in civil engineering structures. Following a discussion of the science underpinning their use, selected case studies where FRP reinforcement has been used are presented. The use of FRP reinforcement is rapidly gaining pace and may replace the traditional steel due to its enhanced properties and cost‐effectiveness. In addition, FRP reinforcement offers an effective solution to the problem of steel durability in aggressive environments and where the magnetic or electrical properties of steel are undesirable.

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Balendran, R.V., Rana, T.M., Maqsood, T. and Tang, W.C. (2002), "Application of FRP bars as reinforcement in civil engineering structures", Structural Survey, Vol. 20 No. 2, pp. 62-72. https://doi.org/10.1108/02630800210433837

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