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A Review on Durability Analysis of FRP Bars based on Different Factors in Alkaline Environment
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Abstract
The primary issue with concrete structures is steel bar corrosion. Therefore, FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer) bars are often to substitute steel bars to tackle the issue of concrete swelling and cracking brought about by steel corrosion. FRP bars’ feature improved corrosion resistance, a stronger strength-to-quality ratio, and better fatigue resistance. However, the alkaline environment will affect the long-term strength and durability of FRP, according to certain research, which will cause the FRP bars’ mechanical characteristics to deteriorate. In this paper, the properties of FRP bars under alkaline conditions are reviewed, considering the harsh external environment and physical properties of FRP bars. Comprehensive investigation concludes that lowering the PH value of concrete and changing the kind of fiber material may considerably increase the endurance of FRP in alkaline environments. By demonstrating the microscopic breakdown process of FRP bars in an alkaline conditions using scanning electron microscopy. The Arrhenius acceleration theory was used to construct the present model for forecasting the long-term mechanical behavior of FRP bars, which shows how this material degrades under alkaline circumstances. This study may be utilized as a reference for FRP bars used in alkaline environments in terms of durability studies.
Keywords
FRP bars, durability, alkaline environment, prediction model, tensile strength
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- Volume Title
- Proceedings of the 2023 International Conference on Functional Materials and Civil Engineering
- ISBN (Print)
- 978-1-83558-071-4
- ISBN (Online)
- 978-1-83558-072-1
- Published Date
- 07 November 2023
- Series
- Applied and Computational Engineering
- ISSN (Print)
- 2755-2721
- ISSN (Online)
- 2755-273X
- DOI
- 10.54254/2755-2721/25/20230726
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