Steel-Reinforced Polymer: An Innovative and Promising Material for Strengthening Infrastructures

Abstract

A new family of composite materials, based on uni-directional, high-strength twisted steel wires of fine diameter, that can be impregnated with thermo-set (SRP) or cementitious (SRG) resin system is now available. This paper discusses two case studies where steel-reinforced polymer materials have been applied: A car part and a bridge. the first reports on tests performed up to failure in full-scale prestressed concrete double-T beams. the second reports on the application of such materials to strengthen a bridge in Missouri, USA.

Department(s)

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

1742-352X

Document Type

Article - Journal

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text

Language(s)

English

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© 2024 The Concrete Society, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Mar 2005

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