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10/15/2017
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Seismic Resistance of Concrete Structures Using FRP Materials was one of several sessions at the 13th International Symposium on Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Reinforcement of Concrete Structures. The symposium kicked off The Concrete Convention and Exposition, in Anaheim, CA, USA, October 14, 2017. The two-day symposium attracted interest from researchers, practitioners, and manufacturers involved in the use of fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) as reinforcement for concrete masonry structures, including the use of FRP reinforcement in new construction and FRP for strengthening and rehabilitation of existing structures. Symposium co-chair, Raafat El-Hacha, speaking on steel-free hybrid bridge deck systems, noted that, “These systems have advantageous properties compared to conventional materials and are very cost effective. A structure can only be as strong as its weakest component. Thus, to design a real-life application hybrid bridge deck system, it is of the utmost importance to determine the maximum performance level and structural limit of each individual component within the system.” The experimental, analytical, and numerical validations of using FRP composites were discussed, as well as insights needed for improving existing guidelines. Technical papers featured discussions on sustainability, novel applications, new technologies, and long-term field data that will result in greater acceptance and use of FRP composites technology by practitioners. Symposium sessions included: Seismic Resistance of Concrete Structures Using FRP Materials Bond and Anchorage of FRP Bars, Grids, and Laminates to Concrete Strengthening of Concrete Structures Using FRP Systems Testing of FRP Material Characteristics Emerging FRP Systems Global Codes and Standards Advances in Uses of FRP in Concrete and Masonry Effects of Extreme Events on FRP-Reinforced/Strengthened Structures Learn more about the symposium and the presentations here. ACI Resources on Fiber-Reinforced Polymers
Seismic Resistance of Concrete Structures Using FRP Materials was one of several sessions at the 13th International Symposium on Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Reinforcement of Concrete Structures. The symposium kicked off The Concrete Convention and Exposition, in Anaheim, CA, USA, October 14, 2017.
The two-day symposium attracted interest from researchers, practitioners, and manufacturers involved in the use of fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) as reinforcement for concrete masonry structures, including the use of FRP reinforcement in new construction and FRP for strengthening and rehabilitation of existing structures.
Symposium co-chair, Raafat El-Hacha, speaking on steel-free hybrid bridge deck systems, noted that, “These systems have advantageous properties compared to conventional materials and are very cost effective. A structure can only be as strong as its weakest component. Thus, to design a real-life application hybrid bridge deck system, it is of the utmost importance to determine the maximum performance level and structural limit of each individual component within the system.”
The experimental, analytical, and numerical validations of using FRP composites were discussed, as well as insights needed for improving existing guidelines. Technical papers featured discussions on sustainability, novel applications, new technologies, and long-term field data that will result in greater acceptance and use of FRP composites technology by practitioners.
Symposium sessions included:
Seismic Resistance of Concrete Structures Using FRP Materials Bond and Anchorage of FRP Bars, Grids, and Laminates to Concrete Strengthening of Concrete Structures Using FRP Systems Testing of FRP Material Characteristics Emerging FRP Systems Global Codes and Standards Advances in Uses of FRP in Concrete and Masonry Effects of Extreme Events on FRP-Reinforced/Strengthened Structures
Learn more about the symposium and the presentations here.
ACI Resources on Fiber-Reinforced Polymers
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