Structural Health Monitoring

steel versus FRPs in tension, and a sample assignment is provided. Module 3 -An Introduction to FRP-Reinforced ConcreteThe use of FRP bars, rods, and tendons as internal tensile reinforcement for new concrete structures is presented and discussed in detail.Included are discussions of FRP materials relevant to these applications, flexural design guidelines, serviceability criteria, deformability, bar spacing, and various additional considerations.A number of case studies are also discussed.A series of worked example problems, a suggested assignment with solutions, and a suggested laboratory incorporating FRPreinforced concrete beams are all included. Module 4 -An Introduction to FRP-Strengthening of Concrete StructuresThe use of externally-bonded FRP reinforcement for strengthening concrete structures is discussed in detail.FRP materials relevant to these applications are first presented, followed by detailed discussions of FRP-strengthening of concrete structures in flexure, shear, and axial compression.A series of worked examples are presented, case studies are outlined, and additional, more specialized, applications are introduced.A suggested assignment is provided with worked solutions, and a potential laboratory for strengthening concrete beams in flexure with externally-bonded FRP sheets is outlined.