Flexural and Shear Strengthening of a Concrete Waffle Slab Using Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Systems

摘要

This paper illustrates the structural engineering design of a Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) system to enhance the flexural and shear strengths of an existing concrete waffle slab of an industrial building. Externally applied FRP systems can provide cost-effective solution to improve the structural performance of existing structural elements by enhancing their strength and deformation capacities under various static and dynamic loading conditions, including seismic and gravity effects. This paper presents the design criteria and methodology of a FRP system that incorporate a design peer review and a quality control program specifically developed for the design and construction of the project.