A Review of the Applications of CFRP Reinforcements in Civil Engineering

Abstract

Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP), as an advanced composite material, has been attracting a great deal of attention from researchers because of its excellent mechanical properties and durability. CFRP reinforcements are increasingly used in the construction and strengthening engineering. In recent years, considering the application of CFRP reinforcements in civil engineering has entered a stage of rapid development, it is necessary to review the development and recent advances in civil engineering. The present paper reviews the applications of CFRP reinforcements in civil engineering, the characteristics and types of CFRP reinforcements and cables, as well as the anchoring system of CFRP cables, are summarized. Furthermore, the applications of CFRP reinforcements and cables in the construction and strengthening engineering are reviewed, especially the developments and applications in bridge engineering. The main goal of this research is to provide a comprehensive review of the application development of CFRP reinforcements in engineering structures. Moreover, the critical issues should be solved for expanding the application scope of them are discussed.