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Fibre Reinforced Plastics (FRP) Ref NDM
Fibre Reinforced Plastics (FRP) Ref NDM
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The commonly used fibres are Carbon fibres, Glass fibres and Aramid fibres and
the commonly used resins are polyester, vinyl ester and epoxy. FRP is named
after the fibre used, e.g. Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP), Glass Fibre
Reinforced Polymer (GFRP), and Aramid Fibre Reinforced Polymer (AFRP).
Table gives a typical range of properties for three types of fibres. This range may
change from one brand to another and with change in fibre content.
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Figure shows the qualitative stress-strain curves for mild steel, CFRP, AFRP and
GFRP. It can be seen that not only there is drastic difference in tensile strength
and
modulus of elasticity; unlike to mild steel, FRP is elastic right up to failure. This
shows total lack of ductility in case of FRP. This brittleness of FRP must be
considered while predicting the behavior of retrofitted members. This brittleness
does not allow the redistribution of stress in RC members and therefore, the
conventional design theories are not valid for FRP reinforced concrete members.
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CORROSION RESISTANCE – will not rust and is impervious to the action of salt
ions, chemicals and the alkalinity inherent in concrete
Wastewater treatment plants, petrochemical plants, pulp paper mills. liquid gas
plants pipelines' tanks for fossil fuel, cooling towers, chimneys, mining operations
of various types, nuclear power and dump plants
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