FIBER-REINFORCED POLYMER COMPOSITES ARE USED TO INCREASE THE STRENGTH OF A PLAIN CEMENT CONCRETE BEAM

Abstract

Fibre reinforced polymer wraps, covers, and sheets are now the subject of extensive study for their potential use in the
protection and preservation of urban populations. Treatment with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) has shown to be an excellent
way for restoring and strengthening ageing structures. FRP repair solutions provide a cost-effective alternative to standard repair methods and materials. Glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) sheets have been used to examine the flexural and shear behaviour of regular beams