How long can fiber reinforced polymer sustain concrete structures? Scientists answer. ScienceDaily. Retrieved May 26, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2021 / 10 / 211014172723.htm.

A new study demonstrates that the behavior of fiber reinforced polymer reinforced concrete columns is very similar to that of the conventional steel counterpart. Thus, for structures that function ...

Researchers from the University of British Columbia are taking things in a different direction, however, by using polymer fibers obtained from old tires to make concrete stronger. SUBSCRIBE LOG IN ...

Carpet waste, a byproduct of modern life, has become a significant environmental challenge worldwide. Accounting for over 70% ...

The Fiber Reinforced Concrete (FRC) Market was valued at approximately USD 22.99 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow from USD 25.21 billion in 2025 to USD 57.92 billion by 2034.

Scientists have leveraged 3D printing to produce a polymer lattice structure that can act as the backbone for low-carbon concrete that also boasts great strength and durability. SUBSCRIBE LOG IN ...

Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymer (BFRP) rebar is new technology that holds good promise for the construction industry. Basalt rock is heated to a molten stage and formed into the fibers you see at ...

In FRP composites, the fibers deliver primary mechanical performance, and the polymer matrix binds the fibers and facilitates load transfer between them. The most common fibers used are glass fibers, ...

One potential cost-effective way to sustain ageing concrete subjected to harsh environmental conditions is to externally coat the material with fiber reinforced polymer composites. But few studies ...