A review of the application of FRP materials in Asia-Pacific region

Abstract

FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymers) materials are being increasingly used in various engineering fields due to their high specific strength, designability and durability. Having been rapidly developing in recent years, the Asia-Pacific region is also equipped with a continuously expanding demand for the research and application of FRP materials. This paper summarizes the application of FRP materials in the Asia-Pacific region through literature and case analysis. Some of the current issues existing in the procedure of FPR materials application are discussed, and predictions on the development and application prospects of this kind of materials in the Asia-Pacific region are also briefly suggested. It is found that FRP materials have been widely utilized in various fields including concrete structures reinforcement, bridge engineering construction and new energy facilities in the Asia-Pacific region, where is equipped with a relatively broad and promising market. Meanwhile, the shortcomings relevant to this kind of materials in several aspects, such as expensive unit prices and imperfect technical specification systems, also restricted the application of FRP materials in this region.