Application of Fiber Reinforced Polymers in Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Structures

Dear Colleagues,

Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) have gained a huge amount of popularity in the field of strengthening reinforced concrete (RC) structures over the last couple of decades. This is due to the several advantages that the fiber reinforcement offers over the conventional steel reinforcement. However, there are several issues and applications that are still open for research including but not limited to: (i) delamination of FRP and its prevention, (ii) optimizing the strengthening with FRP, (iii) combination of FRP with other strengthening methods, (iv) behavior of FRP at elevated temperatures, (v) application of FRP for the strengthening of deteriorated structures, etc.

This Special Issue will focus on the recent advancements in the application of FRP in the strengthening of RC structures. Through this call, I would like to invite researchers to present their latest research findings through high quality journal papers in the field of the FRP strengthening of RC structures for the benefit of researchers, engineers, industry and students.

Jun. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Akanshu Sharma
Guest Editor

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