Abstract
Fiber reinforced polymer matrix composite materials hitherto used predominantly in aerospace and marine applications are increasingly being considered for use in the renewal of civil infrastructure ranging from the seismic retrofit of bridge columns and the strengthening of parking garage floor slabs to their use in replacement bridge decks and in new bridge structures. Their corrosion resistance, potentially high overall durability, light weight, tailorability and high specific performance attributes enable their use in areas in which the use of conventional materials might be constrained due to durability, weight or lack of design flexibility. This paper provides an overview of the use of composites in the renewal of civil structures with particular emphasis on bridges and pipelines. Examples of large scale testing for the validation of structural effectiveness are given and future design and research advances are presented.
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