Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymers (CFRP) has found an increased application in strengthening of concrete structures. Mostly the CFRP is used as externally bonded reinforcement. However, prestressing of it gives a possibility to increase the capacity and stiffness of existing concrete structures. A number of tests in the laboratory as well as field case studies have been carried out. The paper describes some of them.
Godkänd; 2012; 20120614 (jonnil)