Debonding Failure in CFRP Strengthened Steel Structures

该研究将对CFRP与钢材之间的粘结特性的认识取得突破性进展。它将提高澳大利亚研究人员参与一个新的尖端研究领域的能力，并有助于创建一个充满活力的新行业，用于加固钢结构。该项目将有助于提高钢结构的成本效益和安全性，从而促进澳大利亚的社会经济福祉，包括公路、海上、建筑和采矿业。这将增加澳大利亚钢铁行业的国际竞争力和基础设施维护能力。澳大利亚将在这一地区处于更有利的地位，可以向亚洲国家转让潜在的技术。

The research will make a breakthrough in understanding the bond characteristics between CFRP and steel. It will enhance the capacity of Australian researchers to participate in a new cutting-edge research area, and help create a vibrant new industry for strengthening steel structures. The project will contribute to improved cost efficiency and safety of steel structures thereby contributing to the socio-economic well being of Australia including road, offshore, building and mining industries. It will increase the international competitiveness of Australian steel industry and infrastructure maintenance capability. Australia will be better positioned in this region for potential technology transfer to Asian countries.