Latest research on novel FRP-based anti-corrosion structural coatings (for enhancing structural capacity and strengthening the coating layer) is discussed with application prospects for ships and offshore structures. In the marine environment, structures constantly face corrosion and fatigue cracks. Combining this with high operational and wave loads, it might cause a structural collapse. Recently, polymer composites have been studied for possible reinforcement, especially for steel structures in civil engineering. It is important to assess their effectiveness and review of research on the fatigue, tensile, buckling, and debonding properties of fibre-based structural coatings is given and summarised. Most research focused on carbon fibre reinforced composites. Resins matrices other than epoxy, behaviour on corroded steel, ply orientation, and pre-stress level are still untapped adequately. Similarly, another types of fibres than carbon and their hybrids are still insufficiently examined. Although such research direction is promising, the need for future research is highlighted and given in detail.
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- DOI
- Digital Object Identifier link open in new tab 10.1080/17445302.2024.2356458
- Category
- Publikacja w czasopiśmie
- Type
- artykuły w czasopismach dostępnych w wersji elektronicznej [także online]
- Language
- angielski
- Publication year
- 2024
