Abstract
Expansive corrosion in steel reinforcement significantly reduces the design life and durability of concrete structures. Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) reinforcement is a more durable alternative to steel reinforcement and has higher strength to weight ratio than steel. Replacing conventional steel with GFRP reinforcement can be highly beneficial. FRP reinforcement can be successfully used in laterally restrained slabs due to enhanced strength above the flexural capacity and increased stiffness as a result of arching action. This paper discusses the tests carried out on three full scale concrete slabs strips reinforced with GFRP bars.
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