Optimal Design of FRP Strengthened/Reinforced Construction Materials

Dear Colleagues,

This century has witnessed the widespread application of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites in infrastructure. FRP composites have been developed into various products in recent decades due to their excellent corrosion resistance, designability, and high strength-to-weight ratio. FRP materials shine brightly in improving the structural behavior of existing structures and new structures. Combining them with traditional structures involves contact issues and collaborative work between different materials. In order to safely and reasonably use FRP composite materials to strengthen/reinforce structures, it is necessary to develop effective technologies and accurate analytical theories to evaluate the mechanical properties and design methods of all kinds of structures combined with FRP composites.

This Special Issue aims to introduce the latest research progress and technological innovation of FRP-strengthened construction materials, and focuses on material innovations in FRPs, structural analysis, and novel reinforcement design methods. Research from experimental analyses and numerical simulations of strengthened structures is also welcomed, as well as the maintenance and renovation of existing structures. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Properties of various FRP products;
• Bonding between FRPs and substrates (e.g., concrete/metal/wood/bamboo/masonry);
• Anchoring FRP materials (laminate, bar, cable, strand, etc.);
• Mechanical properties and durability of FRP-strengthened structures (e.g., concrete/ metal/wood/ bamboo/masonry structures);
• FRP bar reinforced concrete structures, FRP tube confined structures, and prestressed FRP-strengthened/reinforced structures;
• Novel composite structures of FRPs and other construction materials (e.g., concrete/ metal/wood/ bamboo);
• Experimental analyses and numerical simulations;
• Novel design methods;
• Case studies on the application of FRPs in engineering structures;

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Kaiqi Zheng
Prof. Dr. Pu Zhang
Dr. Haitao Wang
Dr. Yirui Zhang
Guest Editors

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• composite structures
• FRP profiles/bars/sheets, etc.
• analytical and design method
• prestressing and anchoring FRP
• novel FRP composites
• FRP-reinforced structures