[HTML][HTML] Degradation factors and microstructure degradation characteristics of B/GFRP bars in harsh environment: A review

W Wu, X He, W Yang, MS Alam, B Wei, J He - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
The corrosion degradation of reinforced concrete structures induced by harsh engineering
environments is a worldwide recognized problem that has been puzzling the development of …

Mechanical properties and microstructure of glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) rebars embedded in carbonated reactive MgO-based concrete (RMC)

P Wang, H Wu, W Li, CKY Leung - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2023 - Elsevier
Reactive MgO cement (RMC) is an emerging low-carbon material which can be a
sustainable alternative to ordinary Portland cement (OPC) due to its capability to sequester …

Review of aging mechanisms, mechanical properties, and prediction models of fiber‐reinforced composites in natural environments

G Qin, Q Fan, P Mi, M Li, W Mu, J Na - Polymer Composites, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Fiber‐reinforced composites are widely used in civil engineering, aerospace, automotive,
and medical sectors. However, these composites undergo aging due to factors such as …

[HTML][HTML] Long-time durability of GFRP bars in the alkaline concrete environment for eight years

W Wu, X He, W Yang, L Dai, Y Wang, J He - Construction and Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
The long-term durability of glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars under different
conditioning environments is investigated in this paper. A batch of GFRP bars exposed to …

Lowering exposure pH for durability enhancement of glass fiber reinforcement polymer (GFRP) rebars

P Wang, H Wu, CKY Leung - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) rebars can be utilized as a substitute for steel
reinforcements in concrete structures to eliminate possible steel corrosion. However …

Mechanical and long-term durability prediction of GFRP rebars with the adoption of low-pH CSA concrete

P Wang, HL Wu, CKY Leung - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Glass fiber-reinforced-polymer (GFRP) composites have been considered a good alternative
to conventional steel rebars in structures. However, the high-pH value (∼ 13) of normal …

Durability of GFRP bar-reinforced seawater–sea sand concrete beams: Coupled effects of sustained loading and exposure to a chloride environment

Z Wang, J Xie, Z Mai, P Liu, Z Lu, L Li - Engineering Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
Seawater–sea sand concrete (SWSSC) structures reinforced with glass fibre-reinforced
polymer (GFRP) bars can favour the eco-construction of marine infrastructure. This study …

Long-term bond degradation of GFRP-RC beams in the complex alkaline environment for eight years

W Wu, X He, J He, W Yang - Composite Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper investigates the long-term bond-slip behavior of GFRP (glass fiber reinforced
polymer)-RC (reinforced concrete) beams. The specimens used in the bond test have been …

Flexural behavior of concrete beam reinforced with GFRP bars compared to concrete beam reinforced with conventional steel reinforcements

S Sirimontree, S Keawsawasvong… - Journal of Applied …, 2021 - jase.tku.edu.tw
This research presents an experimental study on the flexural behavior of concrete beams
reinforced with glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars and concrete beams reinforced …

Fracture performance of GFRP-RC beams with working cracks in alkaline environment for eight years

W Wu, X He, C Wu, J He, W Yang - Construction and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
The development trend of glass fiber-reinforced polymer-reinforced concrete (GFRP-RC)
beams partially or entirely replacing reinforced concrete beams has gained acceptance …