Use of fibre reinforced polymer, or FRP, as reinforcement for concrete structures has been growing rapidly in recent years. In the united states, nearly one-third of the nation's 581000 bridges are considered structurally deficient or functionally obsoletetu. The cost of the repair of reinforced concrete structures because of corrosion of reinforcing bars is estimated to be over $600 million annuallytzj.
Use of fibre reinforced polymer, or FRP, as reinforcement for concrete structures has been growing rapidly in recent years. In the united states, nearly one-third of the nation's 581000 bridges are considered structurally deficient or functionally obsoletetu. The cost of the repair of reinforced concrete structures because of corrosion of reinforcing bars is estimated to be over $600 million annuallytzj.
Use of fibre reinforced polymer, or FRP, as reinforcement for concrete structures has been growing rapidly in recent years. In the united states, nearly one-third of the nation's 581000 bridges are considered structurally deficient or functionally obsoletetu. The cost of the repair of reinforced concrete structures because of corrosion of reinforcing bars is estimated to be over $600 million annuallytzj.