Use of FRP on Concrete Specimen, RC Elements and Components for Higher Load Resistance

Most of the RC structures exposed to corrosion environment are getting distressed and there is a loss of capacity of structural elements and components. In addition, existing RC structures are generally weak at joint levels and causing failures due to external events like earthquakes. Present chapter is made explaining the detailed calculations to improve the concrete properties by FRP confinement. A detailed procedure is provided to evaluate the improved strength of RC elements strengthened with FRP plate. Also procedure explained to evaluate improved strength of RC structural component (joint). All these procedures are validated with published related experimental data.