Research Report 129 Exposure tests on externally reinforced concrete beams - performance after 10 years

Publication Year

1988

Document Status

Current

Abstract

External epoxy-bonded steel plates are sometimes used to strengthen existing concrete structures. Exposure tests have been carried out to determine the long term durability of the technique. Small unreinforced concrete beams were strengthened by bonding a mild steel plate centrally to one face using a structural epoxy adhesive. They were exposed at sites representing high rainfall, industrial and marine environments.

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