Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites in Construction Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) is continually growing in popularity as a construction and strengthening material due to its advantageous properties such as its light weight, high tensile strength, high strength-to-weight ratio, better flexibility, excellent corrosion resistance, etc. This Special Issue deals with various aspects of polymer composites as construction and strengthening material, including the use of polymer composite profiles in civil infrastructures. The range of potential topics includes material characterization, microstructural characterization, durability, and long-term performance of polymer composites and hybrid materials as well as utilization of polymer composites to reinforce concrete, geopolymer concrete, steel, and timber. In addition, structural retrofitting and rehabilitation methods by polymer composites, application of polymer composites and profiles in civil infrastructures, and finite element modeling of reinforced composites are other potential topics. This issue also accepts state-of-the-art reviews on fiber-reinforced polymer composites in construction materials.

Dr. T. Tafsirojjaman
Dr. Prabir K. Sarker
Guest Editors

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