17 - Applications of advanced fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in bridge engineering: rehabilitation of metallic bridge structures, all-FRP composite bridges, and bridges built with hybrid systems

Abstract

This chapter continues the discussions of the development of advanced polymer composite material applications associated with bridge engineering. It focuses on the rehabilitation of metallic bridge structures, all-FRP composite bridges and bridges built with hybrid systems. Chapter 16 covered the materials used in FRP composites, in-service properties and applications of FRP composites in bridge enclosures, the rehabilitation of reinforced and prestressed concrete bridge beams and columns.