Table of Contents
Chapter 1—Introduction and scope
1.1—Introduction
1.2—Historical perspective of FRP composites
Chapter 2—Notation and definitions
2.1—Notation
2.2—Definitions
Chapter 3—Codes and standards
3.1—Materials
3.2—Internal FRP reinforcement
3.3—External FRP reinforcement
Chapter 4—Composite materials and processes
4.1—Introduction
4.2—Polymer matrix: resins
4.3—Reinforcing fibers
4.4—Types of reinforcement
4.5—Additives and fillers
4.6—Core materials for sandwich structures
4.7—Adhesives
4.8—FRP manufacturing processes
Chapter 5—Properties, test methods, and nondestructive evaluation
5.1—Introduction
5.2—Typical properties of currently available products
5.3—Test methods for mechanical properties
5.4—Durability testing methods
5.5—Nondestructive inspection techniques for FRP materials
Chapter 6—Performance of concrete members with internal FRP reinforcement
6.1—Strength
6.2—Serviceability
6.3—Bond and development of reinforcement
6.4—Fatigue performance
6.5—Members reinforced with FRP grating systems
6.6—Members reinforced with FRP grids
6.7—Pavement applications
Chapter 7—Prestressed concrete members
7.1—FRP tendons
7.2—Anchorages
7.3—Flexural behavior
7.4—Fatigue behavior
7.5—Time-dependent behavior
7.6—Ductility and deformability
7.7—Transfer and development length
7.8—Shear behavior
7.9—External tendons
7.10—Prestressed poles
Chapter 8—Repair, strengthening, and retrofitting
8.1—Flexural strengthening with non-prestressed FRP
8.2—Flexural strengthening with prestressed FRP
8.3—Shear strengthening
8.4—Axial strengthening of columns
8.5—Seismic strengthening and retrofitting
8.6—Mechanically fastened fiber-reinforced polymer
(MF-FRP) laminates
8.7—Strengthening using near-surface-mounted FRP reinforcement
8.8—Design procedures
Chapter 9—Structurally integrated stay-in-place FRP forms
9.1—Introduction
9.2—Advantages and limitations of system
9.3—Structural composition of FRP forms
9.4—Fabrication processes of FRP structural forms
9.5—Concrete component
9.6—Construction considerations
9.7—Behavior of axial members
9.8—Behavior of flexural and axial/flexural members
Chapter 10—Masonry applications
10.1—Introduction
10.2—FRP strengthening techniques
10.3—FRP repair and strengthening of masonry
10.4—Design and application considerations
Chapter 11—Durability of FRP used in concrete
11.1—Definition of durability
11.2—Durability of FRP composites
11.3—Internal reinforcement
11.4—External reinforcement
11.5—Structurally integrated stay-in-place (SIP) forms
Chapter 12—Fire and blast effects
12.1—Introduction
12.2—Fire
12.3—Blast effects
Chapter 13—Field applications
13.1—FRP as internal reinforcement
13.2—Prestressing applications
13.3—External reinforcement
13.4—Masonry applications
13.5—Stay-in-place FRP forms
Chapter 14—Research needs
14.1—Introduction
14.2—Key research needs
14.3—Conclusions
Chapter 15—References
15.1—Referenced standards and reports
15.2—Cited references