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The Use of FRP worldwide






                                 •Durability problems caused by   •Strengthening and rehabilitation
                                 steel corrosion











                                                       •More efficient construction process
                                                       •Strengthening and rehabilitation
                                                       •Non Magnetic Applications













                              FRPs - Materials









                                    Fibres                                    Matrix
                                Provide strength                  Protects and transfers
                                and stiffness                        load between fibers

                                carbon, glass,                       epoxy, vinyl ester
                                aramid, basalt










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