Emerging New Technology - GFRP Internal Reinforcement for Concrete Structures in a Climate Change Environment

This presentation explains what Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) reinforcement is and its developmental history in Ontario. The role it can play in combating climate change is illustrated by two studies that show there can be significant reduction in green house gases emission if GFRP reinforcement is used. The five major mis-conceptions regarding GFRP are explained and debunked with latest research data and design provisions.