Creep and durability of FRP composites and structures

Abstract

This chapter provides a brief review based on the creep and durability behavior of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite and structures, mainly emphasized in civil engineering applications. The low durability performances of the polymer matrix composites compared to the other engineering materials. While using FRPs as a structural element, they could survive harsh environmental conditions and be subject to sustained/cyclic loading. Therefore, it is one primary concern for engineers, scientists, and designers to develop the FRP composite with long-term service life. There is much research to date reported addressing the long-term service life of FRP materials under various service life conditions. This chapter compiles the various key research outputs on the creep and durability of FRP materials. Various experimental techniques and viscoelastic models for FRP composite materials are briefly considered. The introduction section of this chapter included the history of FRP materials and their various fabrication techniques.