08-16-2017, 09:01 PM
It is more preferable, both ecological and economical to upgrade bridges rather than demolish and rebuild. The deterioration of the environmental influences and traffic loads bridges requires rehabilitation and renewal programs to maintain even current service levels on the bridge infrastructure network. There is an increased demand for high durability, long life, reduced costs of maintenance and optimization cost / performance. Advanced composite systems have now become a viable method to strengthen the existing bridges in the world. This article presents the evolution of the systems of carbon fiber since 1991, including the relevant test reports for bridge engineering, as well as their application in the world.