Corrosion related deterioration of constructed facilities, such as coastal and marine
structures, bridge decks, chemical and wastewater treatment plants, results in costly repairs
and leads to user inconveniences. To improve the longevity of these facilities, the use of non-
corrosive fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) rebars offers an alternative to mild steel rebars as
reinforcement in concrete structures. Because the mechanical properties of FRP rebars are
different from those of steel rebars, the performance of the FRP rebars embedded in …

Analysis of the experimental results obtained by testing forty five concrete specimens
reinforced with fiber reinforced plastic (FPP) rebars is outlined in this paper. Theoretical
correlations with experimental results are conducted in terms of elastic and ultimate bending
moment, crack width, and bond and development length. Emphasis is placed on the beam
bending analysis and design using regular as well as high strength (4-10 ksi) concrete
reinforced with FRP rebars by modifying the state-of-the-art design as per the ACI 318-89 …