Strengthening of Structures Using FRP Composites Fibres

Fibre Reinforced Concrete (FRP) plays a major role in increasing the strength of the structural components in which it is affixed to old and new structures. By attaching strips to the soffit of the beam and reinforcing structural members with FRP, the strength of the structure is increased. Because FRP is lightweight, it does not increase the structure’s dead load. FRP is used to retrofit an existing construction to give it its properties for the remainder of its useful life. The uses of FRP materials in RC structures are described. The externally bonded GFRP laminates on the concrete beam have a better load carrying capacity. With WR GFRP laminates, the deflections in concrete beams were minimized. The WRGFRP laminates of 5 mm thickness installed on concrete beams give them increased ductility.