GFRP bars for internal reinforcement of concrete structures

This paper presents the activities developed at Politecnico di Milano that deal with \nthe use of glass fibre reinforced polymers (GFRP) rebars for the internal \nreinforcement of concrete structural elements. \nProblems related to experimental characterization of the rebars, to bond of \nGFRP rebars and concrete, to fatigue of GFRP reinforced slabs and to the effect of \nelevated temperature on GFRP reinforced beams are discussed after showing the \noutcomes of the experimental tests conducted. \nAll these studies support the view that GFRP rebars can be used profitably in \nsome structural elements particularly exposed to corrosion.