Maintenance and inspection of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bridges: a review of methods

L Tang - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) are materials that comprise high-strength continuous
fibers and resin polymer, and the resins comprise a matrix in which the fibers are embedded …

Evaluation on mechanical properties of high‐performance biocomposite bridge deck structure: a review

K Yang, H Wang, Z Liu - Polymer Composites, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Nowadays, the problem of performance deterioration caused by the steel‐bar corrosion of
reinforced concrete (RC) bridge decks has been serious gradually. Hence, fiber reinforced …

Feasibility of Conventional Non-Destructive Testing Methods in Detecting Embedded FRP Reinforcements

P Malla, SS Khedmatgozar Dolati, JD Ortiz… - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) bars/strands are the most promising alternative to their
steel counterparts for reinforcing concrete elements due to their resistance to corrosion …

Flexural properties of a lightweight hybrid FRP-aluminum modular space truss bridge system

D Zhang, Q Zhao, Y Huang, F Li, H Chen, D Miao - Composite Structures, 2014 - Elsevier
A hybrid FRP-aluminum space truss structure system was designed as a modular
emergency bridge with a span of 12 m. The bridge has a light weight of only approximately …

Structural behaviour of an all-composite road bridge

T Siwowski, D Kaleta, M Rajchel - Composite structures, 2018 - Elsevier
Fibre reinforced polymer composites have become an integral part of the bridge industry
because of their versatility, high strength-to-weight ratio and enhanced durability. The novel …

[HTML][HTML] Experimental study on axial compression behavior of square pultruded GFRP tubular stub column

Z Xing, Y Zhu, Q Liu, D Hui, Y Chen, W Chen - Case Studies in …, 2024 - Elsevier
To investigate the influence of aspect ratio and width-to-thickness ratio on the axial
compression behavior of square pultruded glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) tubular …

Long-term performance of a glass fiber-reinforced polymer truss bridge

T Keller, Y Bai, T Vallée - Journal of Composites for Construction, 2007 - ascelibrary.org
In the summer of 2005, after eight years of use as a temporary bridge during the winter, the
Pontresina Bridge for pedestrians was transported to the Swiss Federal Institute of …

Studies on damage and FRP strengthening of reinforced concrete beams by vibration monitoring

N Baghiee, MR Esfahani, K Moslem - Engineering Structures, 2009 - Elsevier
In this paper, modal characteristics of reinforced concrete beam specimens are identified
using experimental test data. Nine concrete beam specimens were gradually damaged and …

Mechanical performance of modular FRP-steel composite beams for building construction

S Satasivam, Y Bai - Materials and Structures, 2016 - Springer
This paper presents an experimental and modelling investigation into modular web-flange
fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP)-steel composite systems for use in building floor construction …

Effect of natural weathering on durability of pultruded glass fiber–reinforced bridge and building structures

T Keller, NA Theodorou, AP Vassilopoulos… - … of Composites for …, 2016 - ascelibrary.org
After 17 and 15 years of use, respectively, a detailed inspection of a pedestrian bridge and a
5-story building structure composed of partly adhesively bonded pultruded glass fiber …