Advanced polymeric composites and strengthening concrete structural members

Nicolae Taranu, Gabriel Oprisan, Dorina Isopescu

Abstract


The use of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for structural strengthnening of reinforced concrete (RC) load-bearing elements has become a common practice in the last decades. However, the efficient of these new materials and systems must be preceeded by a carefull evaluation of their potential and constrains. The paper presents the main strengthening solutions of the RC elements made of concrete and their critical evaluation based on the existing experience in the area of structural rehabilitation.

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