Durability is one of the characteristics to be considered in design and projects of concrete structures as it is related to the useful life of buildings. Among the aggressive agents most damaging to the concrete are sulfate ...

Corrosion of reinforcement is one of the most severe pathological manifestations that can affect reinforced concrete structures, and the main aggressive agents of corrosion are chloride and CO2. Chlorine ions can cause ...

Fiber reinforced polymers (FRP) are an attractive option for the strengthening of structures in the civil construction due to the intrinsic characteristics of the system, e.g., lower self-weight, ease and versatility of ...