Near surface mounted FRP reinforcement for strengthening of concrete structures

Abstract

This paper is based on literature review regarding fibre reinforced polymers (FRP) used as near surface mounted (NSM) reinforcement for strengthening of concrete structures. Strengthening of structures is a complex task. Different systems can be used in order to utilize the fibre reinforced polymer in the most efficient way. Near surface mounted reinforcement is practical alternative to externally bounded reinforcement while it has many advantages.