This book, authored by J. G. Teng, J. F. Chen, S. T. Smith, and L. Lam, provides a comprehensive overview of the use of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites in the strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) structures. The content is divided into several chapters, each focusing on different aspects of FRP strengthening techniques and their applications: 1. **Introduction to FRP Composites for Strengthening RC Structures**: Discusses the methods of forming FRP composites, their mechanical properties, and the comparison of performance for different strengthening methods. 2. **Bond Strength of FRP-to-concrete Joints**: Explores test methods, behavior, and failure modes of FRP-to-concrete joints, including existing bond strength models and design recommendations. 3. **Flexural Strengthening of Beams**: Details various methods of strengthening beams, failure modes, and design equations. It also covers interfacial stresses and debonding strength models. 4. **Shear Strength of FRP Beams**: Reviews existing research on shear strength models and presents Chen and Teng’s model, along with design recommendations. 5. **Shear Strengthening of Beams**: Discusses strengthening schemes, failure modes, and design recommendations for shear failure controlled by FRP rupture or debonding. 6. **Flexural Strengthening of Slabs**: Provides design recommendations for one-way and two-way slabs, including flexural strength and debonding strengths. 7. **Strengthening of Axially and Eccentrically Loaded Columns**: Examines methods of strengthening columns, failure modes, and design recommendations for both axial and eccentric loads. 8. **Seismic Retrofit of Columns**: Focuses on typical failure modes of RC columns under seismic attack and methods of retrofit, including design recommendations for improving ductility and ultimate conditions. The book is a valuable resource for engineers and researchers interested in the application of FRP composites in the structural reinforcement of RC structures.This book, authored by J. G. Teng, J. F. Chen, S. T. Smith, and L. Lam, provides a comprehensive overview of the use of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites in the strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) structures. The content is divided into several chapters, each focusing on different aspects of FRP strengthening techniques and their applications: 1. **Introduction to FRP Composites for Strengthening RC Structures**: Discusses the methods of forming FRP composites, their mechanical properties, and the comparison of performance for different strengthening methods. 2. **Bond Strength of FRP-to-concrete Joints**: Explores test methods, behavior, and failure modes of FRP-to-concrete joints, including existing bond strength models and design recommendations. 3. **Flexural Strengthening of Beams**: Details various methods of strengthening beams, failure modes, and design equations. It also covers interfacial stresses and debonding strength models. 4. **Shear Strength of FRP Beams**: Reviews existing research on shear strength models and presents Chen and Teng’s model, along with design recommendations. 5. **Shear Strengthening of Beams**: Discusses strengthening schemes, failure modes, and design recommendations for shear failure controlled by FRP rupture or debonding. 6. **Flexural Strengthening of Slabs**: Provides design recommendations for one-way and two-way slabs, including flexural strength and debonding strengths. 7. **Strengthening of Axially and Eccentrically Loaded Columns**: Examines methods of strengthening columns, failure modes, and design recommendations for both axial and eccentric loads. 8. **Seismic Retrofit of Columns**: Focuses on typical failure modes of RC columns under seismic attack and methods of retrofit, including design recommendations for improving ductility and ultimate conditions. The book is a valuable resource for engineers and researchers interested in the application of FRP composites in the structural reinforcement of RC structures.