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Abstract
Fibre Reinforced Polymers (FRP) are formed by integrating fibres
in a polymeric resin matrix, which joins the fibres together. Glass fibres
have a limited use in structural and non-structural applications, due to their
low mechanical properties. On the other hand, Carbon Fibres Reinforced
Polymers (CFRP) are commonly used due to their high strength-to-weight
ratio. For example, the carbon fibres (CFRP) have a strength up to 10 times
the strength of mild steel and about 4 times that of glass fibres (GFRP), as
shown in (Figure 1.1). FRP composites provide also a high corrosion
resistance. Therefore, FRP composites are very attractive materials for
structural engineering applications. The ease of handling make the FRP
materials more attractive in retrofitting applications of existing structures in
addition to the construction of new structures.