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Abstract Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have been widely used for strengthening of concrete structures for many years. A critical concern for the FRP strengthening technology is the fire resistance.… Click to show full abstract
Abstract Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have been widely used for strengthening of concrete structures for many years. A critical concern for the FRP strengthening technology is the fire resistance. In this study, phosphate cement-based fiber-reinforced inorganic polymer (FRiP) composites were used to replace conventional fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites to strengthen concrete beams for improved fire resistance. The performances of FRiP composites, FRiP-to-concrete interfaces and FRiP-strengthened concrete beams were examined both before and after fire exposure. It was demonstrated that the phosphate cement-based FRiP composites can significantly enhance the mechanical strength of the concrete beams. In addition, they exhibit much improved fire resistance as compared to the epoxy-based FRP composites.
Journal Title: Construction and Building Materials
Year Published: 2019
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