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Structural Monitoring and Maintenance Volume 4, Number 3, September 2017 , pages 255-268 DOI: https://doi.org/10.12989/smm.2017.4.3.255 |
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Review of existing techniques and fibre reinforced polymers used for strengthening tubular joints |
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P.S Prashob, A.P. Shashikala and T.P. Somasundaran
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| Abstract | ||
| Fibre reinforced polymers (FRP) are widely used to strengthen steel structures and retrofitting of existing structures due to its excellent properties. This paper reviews the use of carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) in strengthening steel and concrete structures. The paper discusses the use of FRP in strengthening of steel bridges, uses of FRP in repairing of corroded structures and the behaviour of different adhesives. The paper then deals with the FRP strengthened hollow sections and the different failure experienced. The paper then reviewed the current state of art used in strengthening tubular structures and focusing on FRP in strengthening of joints. | ||
| Key Words | ||
| steel structure; FRP, tubular joints; strengthening; repairing; retrofit | ||
| Address | ||
| P.S Prashob, A.P. Shashikala and T.P. Somasundaran: Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kerala-673601, India | ||
