STRENGTHENING OF REINFORCED CONCRETE MEMBERS BY USING FRP TECHNIQUES: REVIEW

Abstract

This review discusses the properties of different materials that are used to strengthen the reinforcement concrete members by using developed and classical materials.  Frequently, steel-reinforced material and fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) material are used to increase the strength of concrete members. Also, the Near-surface mounting technique for increasing the strength of concrete members is discussed. At the serviceability, the Near-surface mounting techniques have given an acceptable result for increment in applied load and increased the stiffness of concrete members after cracking.