Technical Report 55 Design guidance for strengthening concrete structures using fibre composite materials. 3rd edition (includes Amendment No. 1 dated October 2013)

Publication Year

2012

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Looks at the strengthening of concrete structures with fibre composite materials bonded on the surface or embedded in the concrete. Areas covered include: material types and properties, review of applications, structural design of strengthened members, strengthening members in flexure, shear strengthening, strengthening axially-loaded members, emerging technologies, workmanship and installation and long-term inspection and monitoring.

Document History

TR 55 should be read in conjunction with TR 57 'Strengthening concrete structures using fibre composite materials: acceptance, inspection and monitoring'. Supersedes 2nd edition. Amendment No. 1 dated October 2013.

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