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Fiber-reinforced polymers bars for compression reinforcement: A promising alternative to steel bars

Authors :
Elmessalami, Nouran
Refai, Ahmed El
Abed, Farid
Source :
Construction and Building Materials. June 10, 2019, Vol. 209, p725, 13 p.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

ABSTRACT Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) have been introduced as alternative reinforcement for concrete members since decades. Nevertheless, current design codes prohibit the use of FRP bars as main reinforcement in compression [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09500618
Volume :
209
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Construction and Building Materials
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.590449063
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.03.105