Recent Advances in FRP-Strengthened Concrete Structures

Strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) structures using externally bonded (EB) fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) systems has gained widespread acceptance over the past few decades. The advantages of the EB-FRP strengthening technology lie in the corrosion immunity, high strength-to-weight ratio, and ease in installation of FRP composites. There are two major categories applications for EB-FRP systems: bond-critical applications (e.g. FRP flexural/shear strengthening) and contact-critical applications (e.g., FRP confinement). This webinar is concerned with some recent advances in the strengthening of concrete structures using EB-FRP in the above-mentioned two categories, including fiber-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) systems for flexural and shear strengthening of RC beams, environmentally friendly FRPs for seismic retrofit of RC columns, durability and fire resistance performance of FRP-strengthened RC members.