Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Strands
What are CFRP Strands
CFRP is a corrosion-free option for pre-tensioning and post-tensioning applications on concrete elements.
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CFRP is a corrosion-free option for pre-tensioning and post-tensioning applications on concrete elements. It performs comparably to steel in the finished product in terms of material handling, structural erection, constructability, and other factors.
CFRP’s benefits compound with its promise of lower life cycle costs, including reduced maintenance and rehabilitation work. This translates to increased worker and motorist safety. It also means that cost savings stay in the roadway user’s pocket in the form of less delay (and fuel consumption) plus reduced vehicle wear and tear.
Agencies from Maine to California are recognizing a host of practical advantages of
CFRP, which include eliminating the need for grouting in post-tensioning applications, more tendon replacement options, and more options for repairs from high load hits. Plus, the cost of CFRP, which, like steel, is only a fraction of the cost of an overall bridge project, is falling as applications, supply, and technology advance.
