Many materials are gradually softened with increasing temperatures in the fire, which will cause severe damage. As a new fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite, the change in mechanical properties of nanometer montmorillonite composite fiber-reinfo...
Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) are materials that comprise high-strength continuous fibers and resin polymer, and the resins comprise a matrix in which the fibers are embedded. As the technique of FRP production has advanced, FRPs have attained man...
Steel reinforcements in concrete tend to corrode and this process can lead to structural damage. Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforcements represent a viable alternative for structures exposed to aggressive environments and have many possible app...
The repairing and strengthening of concrete structures using external and internal partial confinements are inevitable in the construction industry due to the new standards and rapid developments. The conventional materials and methods of confinement...
Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) are widely used as composite materials in civil engineering applications to rehabilitate or strengthen reinforced-concrete structural elements. The purpose of this study was to compile an extensive and up-to-date expe...
The application of FRPs in civil infrastructure has increased, particularly in the last 20 years. FRPs have gained importance because of their resistance to harsh environments, high strength-to-weight ratio, and good corrosion resistance, and they ar...
This paper aims at investigating the general axial behavior of long circular concrete-filled, fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) tube (CFFT) columns internally reinforced with different longitudinal rebars. A total of seven CFFT and three reinforced conc...
Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) and fiber-reinforced cementitious composites (FRCCs) have been widely applied in infrastructure projects. In this Editorial, the research status of FRPs is first reviewed in terms of fibers, resin matrix, and applicat...
The construction sector is well known for its critical environmental impact resulting from the consumed amounts of raw materials and the tremendous emissions of greenhouse gases. Therefore, scientists need to promote and study the environmental impli...
One of the main concerns of experimental and numerical investigations regarding the behavior of fiber-reinforced polymer reinforced concrete (FRP-RC) members is their fire resistance to elevated temperatures and structural performance at and after fi...
The realization of reducing concrete self-weight is mainly to replace ordinary aggregates with lightweight aggregates; such replacement usually comes with some intrinsic disadvantages in concrete, such as high brittleness and lower mechanical propert...
Fiber-reinforced cementitious composite (FRCC) and fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) have been widely applied in infrastructures. Their mechanical behavior and innovative applications are examined in this article. Firstly, the mechanical behaviors of FR...
Adding fibers is highly effective to enhance the deflection and ductility of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)-reinforced beams. In this study, the stress and strain conditions of FRP-reinforced lightweight aggregate concrete (LWC) beams with and withou...
Corrosion of conventional steel reinforcement is responsible for numerous structurally deficient bridges, which is a multi-billion-dollar challenge that creates a vicious cycle of maintenance, repair, and replacement of infrastructure. Repair of exis...
The integration of fiber-reinforced cementitious composites (FRCCs) with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars represents a significant advancement in concrete technology, aimed at enhancing the structural performance of reinforced concrete elements. T...
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have been widely used for strengthening or constructing structures due to their excellent corrosion resistance and high tensile strength. An emerging hybrid structural member form with FRP composites—wh...
Magnesium phosphate cement (MPC) has been proven to be a very good repair material for deteriorated concrete structures. It has excellent adhesion performance, leading to high bonding strength with old concrete substrates. This paper presents an expe...
The structural application of Fiber-Reinforced Polymers (FRP) is significantly hindered by their inherent thermal sensitivity. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the fire performance of FRP materials and FRP-concrete systems, spanning from...
In this study, a novel form of tubular columns that is made of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) internally reinforced with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) grid (herein referred to as FRP grid-UHPCtubular column) was developed. The axial compress...
One way to improve a structure’s total load-bearing capacity during an earthquake is to apply fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) to unreinforced walls. The study discusses the use of FRP to strengthen unreinforced masonry (URM) structures. Although, man...
This study systematically investigates the enhancement effects of different fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) materials on the axial compressive performance of concrete. Through experimental evaluations of single-layer, double-layer, and composite FRP r...
Innovative reinforcement as fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars has been proposed as alternative for the substitution of the traditional steel bars in reinforced concrete (RC) structures. Although the advantages of this polymer reinforcement have lon...
Corrosion concerns motivate the use of alternatives to conventional steel reinforcement in RC beams. This review evaluates fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars and hybrid steel–FRP composite bars (SFCBs) used for durability-critical applications...
This paper presents the behavior of hollow-core fiber-reinforced polymer–concrete–steel (HC-FCS) columns under cyclic torsional loading combined with constant axial load. The HC-FCS consists of an outer fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) tube and an inne...
Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites have emerged as a promising alternative to conventional steel reinforcements in concrete structures owing to their benefits of corrosion resistance, higher strength-to-weight ratio, reduced maintenance cost,...
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have become attractive for strengthening and repairing deteriorated concrete structures. However, their poor high-temperature resistance and durability in some extreme environments, such as frequent water-vap...
Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) bars/strands are the most promising alternative to their steel counterparts for reinforcing concrete elements due to their resistance to corrosion, lighter weight, higher strength and better durability. However, very li...
Structural steel and concrete are essential materials for the construction of social infrastructures. However, these materials undergo degradation over time, thereby causing steel corrosion. To address this problem, a fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) i...
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) has supreme resistance to corrosion and can be designed with optic fibers. FRP can be an alternative to steel reinforcement for concrete structures, and can serve as a sensor for smart concrete structures. Due to poor c...
In this review, we discuss the basic issues related to the use of FRP (fiber-reinforced polymer) composites in bridge construction. This modern material is presented in detail in terms of the possibility of application in engineering structures. A ge...
The implementation of shape modification (SM) to reinforced concrete (RC) columns has been demonstrated to be effective when enhancing the effectiveness of the fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) confinement of the columns, particularly for non-circular c...
This work deals with the development of a mechanics-based shear model for reinforced concrete (RC) elements strengthened in shear with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) and a design/assessment procedure capable of predicting the failure sequence of resi...
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites are increasingly used in civil engineering for strengthening and repairing existing reinforced concrete (RC) members using externally bonded reinforcement (EBR) and near-surface mounted (NSM) methods. However...
This paper presents the results of an experimental study into the behavior of concrete-filled steel tube columns confined by fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP). Eleven columns were tested to investigate the effects of the FRP layer number, the thickness...
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) has become increasingly popular in repairing existing steel-reinforced concrete (RC) members or constructing new structures. Although the quasi-static axial compression performance of FRP-confined concrete (FCC) has bee...
Most existing studies conducted on fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)-confined concrete have considered circular and square concrete columns, while limited studies have considered columns with rectangular sections. Studies have confirmed that the circula...
Due to the corrosion problem in reinforced concrete structures, the use of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars may be preferred in place of traditional reinforcing steel. FRP bars are used in concrete constructions to boost the strength of structural...
Wooden utility poles are vulnerable to degradation and decay, which requires maintenance or replacement. The strengthening and retrofitting techniques for wooden poles are either prone to corrosion or encountering installation difficulties. However,...
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) rebars are increasingly being used as an alternative to steel rebars in reinforced concrete (RC) members due to their excellent corrosion resistance capability and enhanced mechanical properties. Extensive research work...
This article is a survey discussing the application of fiber-reinforced polymer composites in freeform structures and their impact on the design and shape generation process. The analysis of case studies showed that the use of FRP composites not only...
Shell-rib structures made of textile-reinforced composites are used in a wide range of applications to increase bending, buckling and torsional stiffness. Such composites are usually manufactured in differential construction at the preform level by a...
The in situ application of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) is of great significance in environmental protection and construction resources sustainability. However, it has been limited to nonstructural purposes due to its poor mechanical performance...
This study investigates the compressive behavior of glued-laminated timber (Glulam) columns reinforced with different configurations of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) materials, including glass (GFRP) and carbon (CFRP) fibers in the form of rods, str...
Continuous fiber-reinforced polymer (CoFRP) parts offer significant potential for reducing future product consumption and CO2 emissions due to their high tensile properties and low density. Additive manufacturing enables the tool-free production of c...
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) pipes have emerged as a preferred alternative to conventional metallic piping systems in various industries, including chemical processing, marine, and oil and gas industries, owing to their superior corrosion resistanc...
A rational approach is proposed for evaluating the fire resistance of fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP)-strengthened prestressed concrete (PC) beams. This approach expands on conventional fire design principles for PC beams, while incorporating the eff...
Current technology development ensures a variety of advanced materials and options for reinforcing concrete structures. However, the absence of a uniform testing methodology complicates the quantification and comparative analysis of the mechanical pe...
The embedded through-section (ETS) technique is a promising method for fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)-strengthening reinforced concrete (RC) structures, offering higher bond resistance and reduced surface preparation compared to externally bonded or...
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) is widely used in the field of structural engineering, for example, as a confining material for concrete. The ultimate conditions (i.e., compressive strength and ultimate axial strain) are key factors that need to be co...
The stress-strain behavior of concrete can be improved by providing a lateral passive confining pressure, such as fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) wrapping. Many axial stress-strain models have been proposed for FRP-confined concrete columns. However,...
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