Inspection of Concrete Elements Reinforced or Strengthened with Fiber-Reinforced Polymers

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRPs) offer higher durability and better performance than steel in strengthening and repairing existing structures, as externally bonded systems and as internal reinforcement for concrete elements, and can increase the life cycle of concrete elements. Nevertheless, FRP reinforced/strengthened concrete (FRP-RSC) elements need to be inspected regularly for effective maintenance and to ensure safety.This book addresses the absence of inspection guide and procedures. It reviews serviceability considerations along with specification and standards for design and installation. It identifies potential damage and anomalies attributed to FRP-RSC elements, and evaluates inspection methods. It proposes solutions for improving the detectability of FRP defects such as non-destructive testing methods. It offers a guide for in-service inspection of FRP-RSC elements, condition rating tables, examples, and guidance for load rating.

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Utgivningsdatum:2026-07-13
Mått:156 x 234 x undefined mm
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:272
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9781041086420

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Armin Mehrabi is an associate professor at the Florida International University (FIU), USA, with three decades of experience in evaluation, inspection, NDT, rehabilitation, and maintenance of bridges.Antonio Nanni is a research professor at the University of Miami (UM), USA, with over four decades of academic and professional experience in design, new construction, and repair of concrete structures using composites.Pranit Malla is a bridge engineer at AtkinsRéalis and a Postdoctoral Associate at Florida International University, specializing in the inspection and evaluation of bridges with FRP applications.Seyed Saman Khedmatgozar Dolati is a post-doctoral associate at FIU and bridge engineer at HDR, specializing in innovative design, construction, and inspection. He is a recipient of the prestigious 2024 FIU Presidential Award.Jesus Ortiz is a forensic and renewal engineer at Thornton Tomasetti who specializes in building inspections and evaluations to determine the cause, origin, and extent of damage across a wide variety of events.

Innehållsförteckning

1. Background on Materials and Installation, 2. Available Standards and Specifications for Design and Installation, 3. Serviceability and Durability Criteria of FRP Reinforced and FRP Strengthened Concrete, 4. Observed and Expected Damage and Defects in FRP Application, 5. NDT Methods for Detecting Defects in FRP Reinforced/Strengthened Concrete, 6. Inspection Guide Framework for FRP-RSC Bridge Elements, 7. Condition Rating