Structural applications of fibre reinforced polymer composites for civil infrastructure: Case studies

H. Fang, P. Wu, W. Q. Liu, R. L. Huo, Y. J. Qi, J. Wang

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Abstract

Fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have become known for their specific advantages for civil infrastructure construction. Exceptional material properties such as high strength, light weight, and excellent fatigue and corrosion resistance has led to successful applications of FRP worldwide. This paper focuses on the structural applications of FRP composites as major load-carrying members (therefore strengthening of existing structures is not included), and a few implementations of FRP composites in civil infrastructure construction was presented including i) FRP truss and frame structures in port regions, ii) FRP composite bumper systems for bridge piers, iii) floating FRP structures for solar panels, iv) FRP composite pavement mats for emergency. These results are introduced as initiatives from own experiences, with the aim of demonstrating their applicability and providing examples for others with similar needs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAPFIS 2019 Proceedings - 7th Asia-Pacific Conference on FRP in Structures
EditorsScott T. Smith, Tao Yu, Dilum Fernando, Zhenyu Wang
PublisherAPFIS Conference Series
ISBN (Electronic)9780648752899
StatePublished - 1 Dec 2019
Event7th Asia-Pacific Conference on FRP in Structures, APFIS 2019 - Brisbane, Australia
Duration: 10 Dec 201913 Dec 2019

Publication series

NameAPFIS 2019 Proceedings - 7th Asia-Pacific Conference on FRP in Structures

Conference

Conference7th Asia-Pacific Conference on FRP in Structures, APFIS 2019
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityBrisbane
Period10/12/1913/12/19

Keywords

  • Applications
  • Civil infrastructure
  • Construction
  • Fibre reinforced polymer composites

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