NFRP strengthening of reinforced concrete beams
2019
The construction industry is currently the second largest consumer of synthetic FRP
products. Increasing environmental awareness and the push for sustainable development fuels
the drive to develop high strength natural fibres and bioplastics that can replace the conventional
synthetic FRP components. Lignocellulosic plant fibres have considerable high strength and they
are currently being used for non-structural applications in various industries. With proper fibre
selection, the right fibre orientation, optimal fibre aspect ratio and good interfacial adhesion
property between fibre and matrix, natural fibre reinforced polymer (NFRP) composite can be
developed for structural applications. This review discusses NFRP composite in terms of its
constituents, the fibre-matrix interaction, its manufacture and its use for strengthening of
reinforced concrete (RC) beams.
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