Development of innovative fibre reinforced polymer plating techniques to retrofit existing reinforced concrete structures

澳大利亚对加装钢筋混凝土结构的需求估计为每年5亿美元。然而，随着对新出现的翻新技术有了更好的了解，翻新的成本可能会降低。本项目调查的创新改造技术将解决现有技术的缺点，特别强调系统的延展性，这是为地震或爆炸载荷进行改造时的一个特别重要的特点。它还加强了澳大利亚在这一快速发展领域利用先进材料开发创新改装替代品方面的高国际地位。

The demand for retrofitting reinforced concrete structures in Australia is estimated at $500 million per annum. However, with improved understanding of emerging retrofitting techniques the cost of retrofitting may be reduced. The innovative retrofitting techniques investigated in this project will address the shortcomings of existing techniques with particular emphasis on the ductility of the system which is a particularly important characteristic when retrofitting for earthquake or explosive loads. It also reinforces Australia's high international standing in developing innovative retrofitting alternatives using advanced materials in this rapidly developing area.