Nwankwo, C.O and Ede, A. N. and Olofinnade, O. M. and Osofero, A.I (2019) NFRP strengthening of reinforced concrete beams. In: 1st International Conference on Sustainable Infrastructural Development, 2019.
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Abstract
The construction industry is currently the second largest consumer of synthetic FRP products. Increasing environmental awareness and the push for sustainable development fuels the drive to develop high strength natural fibres and bioplastics that can replace the conventional synthetic FRP components. Lignocellulosic plant fibres have considerable high strength and they are currently being used for non-structural applications in various industries. With proper fibre selection, the right fibre orientation, optimal fibre aspect ratio and good interfacial adhesion property between fibre and matrix, natural fibre reinforced polymer (NFRP) composite can be developed for structural applications. This review discusses NFRP composite in terms of its constituents, the fibre-matrix interaction, its manufacture and its use for strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) beams.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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| Subjects: | T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Civil Engineering and the Environment |
| Depositing User: | Dr Oluwarotimi Michael Olofinnade |
| Date Deposited: | 19 May 2021 13:02 |
| Last Modified: | 19 May 2021 13:02 |
| URI: | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/14098 |
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