Title:
FRP Prestressing in the USA
Author(s):
Charles W. Dolan
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
21
Issue:
10
Appears on pages(s):
21-24
Keywords:
concretes; fiber reinforced concretes; history; modulus of elasticity; plastics, polymers, and resins; prestressed concrete; prestressing steels
DOI:
Date:
10/1/1999
Abstract:
The historical development of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) tendons for prestressed concrete structures are presented. Technical advances including identification of creep-rupture properties and excellent fatigue resistance of FRP prestressed structures are described. Case studies of both successful and unsuccessful applications of FRP prestressing are included.