A look at how emerging technologies for FRP concrete provide alternatives to traditionally used steel and glass fibers.

a team at TU Dresden in Germany have completed what is believed to be the world’s first building made with carbon-reinforced concrete, in which the steel rebar is replaced with carbon fiber.

The addition of polymer fibers can provide a little extra support, should the material be strained in tension or torsion.

Performing regular maintenance of the layup tool for successful sealing and release is required to reduce the risk of part adherence. Composite materials are being successfully adopted for ...

and the ability for the contractor to place more concrete faster with less manpower required,” says Mike Mahoney, director of marketing and technology for fiber-reinforced concrete at Euclid ...

Glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) has a long history of use in building facades, and was originally developed for its superior performance in seismic zones. The decorative concrete industry ...

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