The seminar on GFRP as reinforcement for concrete structure was held on June 18th in University of Toronto. There were about 50 attendees from MTO, consulting firms and contractors in this seminar.
FRP is composed of 2 part of materials: fibre and matrix. The combining fibre and matrix gives a composite material with superior properties. GFRP has been used as reinforcement for concrete structures, as GFRP has strong corrosion resistance and is considered a cost effective alternative. It’s about 50% of cost of stainless steel. weiter lesen …