Abstract
There is a great potential in using fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) to strengthen aging metallic structures. This paper briefly describes the benefit of using FRP to strengthen metallic structures. It then addresses how fatigue load affects the bond between FRP and steel. FRP fatigue strengthening of cracked steel plates and connections are discussed. Furthermore, effects of using prestressed FRP on flexural and fatigue behaviours of a FRP-steel composite system are addressed. Bonded and un-bonded FRP-to-steel applications, as two different approaches for steel strengthening, are discussed. Finally fatigue strengthening of metallic riveted bridges using un-bonded pre-stressed FRP plates is presented. A comprehensive list of references is provided.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Advanced Materials Research: 11th International Fatigue Congress (FATIGUE 2014) |
Editors | Graham Clark, Chun H Wang |
Place of Publication | Pfaffikon Switzerland |
Publisher | Trans Tech Publications |
Pages | 157-165 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Volume | 891-892 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783038350088 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Event | International Fatigue Congress 2014 - Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia Duration: 2 Mar 2014 → 7 Mar 2014 Conference number: 11th |
Conference
Conference | International Fatigue Congress 2014 |
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Abbreviated title | FATIGUE 2014 |
Country/Territory | Australia |
City | Melbourne |
Period | 2/03/14 → 7/03/14 |