About this Research Topic
Efficient green reinforcement and restoration of aging infrastructure construction is a big challenge. Due to its light weight and high tensile strength characteristics, Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) has been widely used in engineering reinforcements and retrofits across various applications, such as buildings, bridges, and underground infrastructure. In the context of civil engineering, FRP plays an increasingly critical role in driving sustainable development. To foster the exchange of the latest advancements in this field and stimulate further progress, we are pleased to introduce this Research Topic.
Notably, underground structures (such as urban pipelines) are crucial for the development and sustenance of cities. As these underground structures age, their mechanical properties can significantly deteriorate over time, raising concerns about their long-term reliability. Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP), with its well-established track record, has been increasingly recognized as an important asset in civil engineering. Beyond its conventional applications in structural reinforcement, FRP holds immense potential for reinforcing underground structures. This Research Topic encourages the authors to explore and study FRP's role in fortifying underground structures. Our collective aim is to contribute theoretical insights and practical support that will advance the field of reinforcement technology for underground structures. The purpose of this Research Topic is to provide a platform for presenting a wide range of contributions, including Original Research articles, Reviews, Perspective, Hypothesis & Theory, Methods, Mini Review, Opinion on FRP used in civil engineering.
• Multiscale characterizations and simulations on FRP;
• Aging of FRP materials;
• Applications of FRP in different fields;
• Degradation mechanism and service life of FRP;
• Mechanism of FRP in major infrastructure repair;
• Reinforcement of Engineering structures using FRP;
• Reinforcement of Underground pipelines using FRP.
Notably, underground structures (such as urban pipelines) are crucial for the development and sustenance of cities. As these underground structures age, their mechanical properties can significantly deteriorate over time, raising concerns about their long-term reliability. Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP), with its well-established track record, has been increasingly recognized as an important asset in civil engineering. Beyond its conventional applications in structural reinforcement, FRP holds immense potential for reinforcing underground structures. This Research Topic encourages the authors to explore and study FRP's role in fortifying underground structures. Our collective aim is to contribute theoretical insights and practical support that will advance the field of reinforcement technology for underground structures. The purpose of this Research Topic is to provide a platform for presenting a wide range of contributions, including Original Research articles, Reviews, Perspective, Hypothesis & Theory, Methods, Mini Review, Opinion on FRP used in civil engineering.
• Multiscale characterizations and simulations on FRP;
• Aging of FRP materials;
• Applications of FRP in different fields;
• Degradation mechanism and service life of FRP;
• Mechanism of FRP in major infrastructure repair;
• Reinforcement of Engineering structures using FRP;
• Reinforcement of Underground pipelines using FRP.
Keywords: FRP, underground infrastructures, structures, mechanical properties, finite element simulation, full-scale test
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