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Fiber reinforced polymer composites in bridge industry

Ali, H. T., Akrami, R., Fotouhi, S. , Bodaghi, M., Saeedifar, M., Yusuff, M. and Fotouhi, M. (2021) Fiber reinforced polymer composites in bridge industry. Structures, 30, pp. 774-785. (doi: 10.1016/j.istruc.2020.12.092)

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Abstract

This paper presents a concise state-of-the-art review on the use of Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRPs) in bridge engineering. The paper is organized into commonly used FRP bridge components, and different materials/manufacturing techniques used for repairing and construction of FRP bridges. Efforts have been made to give a clear and concise view of FRP bridges using the most relevant literature. FRPs have certain desired properties like high strength to weight ratio, and high corrosion and fatigue resistance that make them a sustainable solution for bridges. However, as FRPs are brittle and susceptible to damage, when safety is concerned, critical parts of the bridges are made as hybrids of FRP and conventional materials. Despite significant studies, it has been found that a comprehensive effort is still required on better understanding the long term performance and end-of-life recycling, developing cost-effective and flexible manufacturing processes such as 3D printing, and developing green composites to take full advantages of FRPs.

Item Type:Articles
Additional Information:The current research is supported by Taif University Researchers, Supporting Project number (TURSP - 2020/293), Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia.
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Fotouhi, Dr Sakineh and Fotouhi, Dr Mohammad
Authors: Ali, H. T., Akrami, R., Fotouhi, S., Bodaghi, M., Saeedifar, M., Yusuff, M., and Fotouhi, M.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Autonomous Systems and Connectivity
College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy
Journal Name:Structures
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:2352-0124
ISSN (Online):2352-0124
Published Online:04 February 2021
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2021 Institution of Structural Engineers
First Published:First published in Structures 30: 774-785
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy

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