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Strengthening of concrete structures using FRP - a guidline

Abstract

There is a need to retrofit existing concrete structures. There are many different ways to increase the performance of a concrete structure, FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer) strengthening being one. This method is commonly used across the world to improve the load carrying capacity of concrete structures. In this paper, an overview of a Swedish guideline for the FRP strengthening of concrete structures is presented. The guideline covers designing for bending and shear as well as for confinement, and there is also a discussion of the need to proper workmanship and the choice of the right material for strengthening.

Category

Academic article

Language

English

Author(s)

  • Täljsten Björn
  • Gabriel Sas
  • Thomas Blanksvärd

Affiliation

  • SINTEF Narvik
  • Luleå University of Technology

Year

2014

Published in

Nordic Concrete Research

ISSN

0800-6377

Volume

49

Issue

1

Page(s)

113 - 126

View this publication at Norwegian Research Information Repository