Durability Gap Analysis for Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites in Civil Infrastructure

Published

June 18, 2003

Author(s)

V M. Karbhari, Donald L. Hunston, B Benmokrane, T Juska, Roy S. Morgan, J Lesko, U Sorathia, D R. Reynaud

Abstract

The lack of a comprehensive, validated, and easily accessible data base for the durability of fiber-reinforced polymer _FRP_composites as related to civil infrastructure applications has been identified as a critical barrier to widespread acceptance of these materialsby structural designers and civil engineers. This concern is emphasized since the structures of interest are primarily load bearing and areexpected to remain in service over extended periods of time without significant inspection or maintenance. This paper presents a synopsisof a gap analysis study undertaken under the aegis of the Civil Engineering Research Foundation and the Federal Highway Administrationto identify and prioritize critical gaps in durability data. The study focuses on the use of FRP in internal reinforcement, externalstrengthening, seismic retrofit, bridge decks, structural profiles, and panels. Environments of interest are moisture/solution, alkalinity,creep/relaxation, fatigue, fire, thermal effects including freeze-thaw, and ultraviolet exposure.

Citation

Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering

Volume

73

Pub Type

Journals

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Keywords

polymers, composite materials, civil engineering, shear strength, durability

Citation

Karbhari, V. , Hunston, D. , Benmokrane, B. , Juska, T. , Morgan, R. , Lesko, J. , Sorathia, U. and Reynaud, D. (2003), Durability Gap Analysis for Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites in Civil Infrastructure, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=860592 (Accessed April 26, 2024)