Durability Issues and Challenges for Material Advancements in FRP Employed in the Construction Industry
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Components for FRP
2.1. Cold-Cured Thermosetting (Epoxy) Resins
2.2. Fibers and Configuration of FRP
3. Durability of FRPs in Common or Harsh Environments
4. Development of Improved Materials
5. Conclusions
Conflicts of Interest
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Frigione, M.; Lettieri, M. Durability Issues and Challenges for Material Advancements in FRP Employed in the Construction Industry. Polymers 2018, 10, 247. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym10030247
Frigione M, Lettieri M. Durability Issues and Challenges for Material Advancements in FRP Employed in the Construction Industry. Polymers. 2018; 10(3):247. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym10030247
Chicago/Turabian StyleFrigione, Mariaenrica, and Mariateresa Lettieri. 2018. "Durability Issues and Challenges for Material Advancements in FRP Employed in the Construction Industry" Polymers 10, no. 3: 247. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym10030247