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This book explores the use of composite rebars—especially Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRPs)—as a modern structural solution in concrete construction, offering a comprehensive analysis of their mechanical behavior, durability, and performance. It presents the latest research on material properties, concrete compatibility, and real-world applications in structures such as tunnels, tanks, and bridges. Emphasizing the benefits of FRPs, including corrosion resistance, high tensile strength, and lightweight design, the book provides valuable insights into the future of reinforced concrete engineering.

This book explores the use of composite rebars—especially Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRPs)—as a modern structural solution in concrete construction, offering a comprehensive analysis of their mechanical behavior, durability, and performance. It presents the latest research on material properties, concrete compatibility, and real-world applications in structures such as tunnels, tanks, and bridges. Emphasizing the benefits of FRPs, including corrosion resistance, high tensile strength, and lightweight design, the book provides valuable insights into the future of reinforced concrete engineering.

This book brings together contributions initiated through the collaboration between the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG, Brazil) and the Institute for R&D in Structures and Construction (CONSTRUCT, FEUP, Portugal). It features work from engineers and researchers in the construction sector, presenting innovative findings and practical insights across the fields of Structural Integrity, Design, and Maintenance.The chapters cover a broad range of topics, including structural integrity, fatigue, fracture, damage mechanics, structural design, advanced construction materials, civil engineering structures, BIM, artificial intelligence applied to design, safety and risk analysis, structural retrofit and maintenance, probabilistic assessment, life‑cycle performance, and construction management. The volume also addresses computational and numerical modelling applied to diverse infrastructures such as transportation systems, bridges, buildings, dams, railways, underground works, wind and transmission towers, offshore platforms, pipelines, naval vessels, and oceanic structures, among others.