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This webinar was co-sponsored by ASCE's Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) and ASCE Continuing Education

Instructor:  Mohammad Aliaari, Ph.D., S.E., P.E., M.ASCE

Course Length: 1.5 Hours

Purpose and Background

Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) is a high-strength composite material that has been used in some industries such as aerospace, marine, and automobile for some time. Lately, there has been a large increase in civil engineering application. It is rapidly becoming a preferred material for strengthening of existing structures, particularly concrete and masonry buildings and bridges. FRP application has several advantages over traditional steel reinforcing and concrete material, such as higher capacity, lighter weight, smaller sizes, and superior environmental durability. These advantages, combined with availability of more manufactures, ease of use, and reduced construction cost and time, make FRP a preferred material. This webinar provides an overview of FRP material and composition. It explains various application of FRP for gravity, wind, and seismic strengthening of existing structural elements such as columns, beams, slabs, and walls. It also discusses design fundamentals, construction considerations, and available standards and specifications.

Primary Discussion Topics

• Overview on FRP material
• Mechanical properties and compositions
• Different types and forms of FRP
• Advantages and disadvantages of FRP over other material
• Application of FRP for civil engineering and structural strengthening
• Installation and construction considerations

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Present FRP material and its composition
• Identify types and forms of FRP composites
• Describe advantages and disadvantages of FRP over conventional material
• Discuss different application for civil engineering and structural strengthening
• Explain behavior and design considerations
• Demonstrate proper construction and inspections for quality assurance

Webinar Benefits

• Be familiar with FRP material
• Learn about different types and forms of FRP
• Observe various application of FRP for civil engineering and structural strengthening
• Find out advantages and benefits of FRP compared to other material
• Understand importance of construction and inspection qualities
• Be familiar with current standards and available guides for FRP design and construction

Assessment of Learning Outcomes

Students' achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed via a short post-assessment (true-false, multiple choice and fill in the blank questions).

Intended Audience

• Architects
• Civil and structural engineers
• Contractors
• Building officials, jurisdictional agencies
• Building owners/mangers

Webinar Outline

• Overview of FRP composites
• Design guidelines and standards
• FRP applications
• Installation considerations and standards

How to Earn your CEUs/PDHs and Receive Your Certificate of Completion

To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a short on-line post-test and receive a passing score of 70% or higher within 1 year of purchasing the course.

How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?

1.0 CEU = 10 PDHs [Example: 0.1 CEU = 1 PDH]