The primary purpose of this book is to introduce the reader to the basic concepts of
repairing and retrofitting reinforced and prestressed concrete structural elements using
FRP. Basic material properties, fabrication techniques, design concepts for strengthening
in bending, shear, and confinement, and field evaluation techniques are presented. The
book is geared toward advanced undergraduate and graduate students, professional
engineers, field engineers, and user agencies such as various departments of
transportation. A number of flowcharts and design examples are provided to facilitate
easy and thorough understanding. Since this is a very active research field, some of the
latest techniques such as near-surface mounting (NSM) techniques are not covered in this
book. Rather, the aim is to provide the fundamentals and basic information.