Construction applications of fiber reinforced polymer composites: A survey

Abstract

A review is made of the different applications of fiber reinforced polymer composite (FRPC) materials and carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) cables in construction. The potential FRPC application areas are classified into three groups, namely: (i) Repair and rehabilitation of structural elements using FRPC sheets, (ii) FRPC bars as a reinforcement material for concrete structural elements, and (iii) Structural elements made of FRPC. Literature relevant to FRPC material in construction is divided into the above three groups. This review focuses on experimental research only. No attempt has been made to identify different analytical studies available on FRPC. Sub-topics of the above three areas are mentioned along with partial references.