- Author
- Benichou, N.
- Title
- Reinforced Concrete Structural Members Strengthened by Insulated FRPs Perform Well in Fires.
- Journal
- Construction Innovation, Vol. 11, No. 4, 1-3, December 2006
- Report
- NRCC 40111,
- Keywords
- reinforced concretes | structural members | construction | structures | fire tests | design applications
- Identifiers
- fibre-reinforced polymers (FRPs)
- Abstract
- In North America, the restoration and maintenance of deteriorating infrastructure, mainly as a result of corrosion and heavy use, has become a major component of the construction market. In recent years, fibre-reinforced polymers (FRPs) have emerged as a promising material for prolonging the life of structures (such as bridges and parking garages) and reducing maintenance costs. While FRP products have been shown to enhance the capacity of these structures, their application in interior spaces, where fire is a significant concern, has been questionable because of the lack of information regarding their behaviour at elevated temperatures.