Comparative Aspects Regarding the Behavior of Fiberglass and Steel Reinforcement in Bridge Beams
Open Access
- 1 December 2025
- journal article
- Published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH in Romanian Journal of Transport Infrastructure
- Vol. 14 (2) , 1-27
Abstract
This study investigates the feasibility of employing fiberglass reinforcement as a substitute for conventional steel reinforcement in concrete bridge beams, with particular attention to mechanical performance and chemical stability within the alkaline environment of concrete.Keywords
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