International Technology Research Institute
World Technology (WTEC) Division

Table Of Contents

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Author's Preface
Acknowledgements
Foreword
List of Figures
List of Tables

1. Introduction

• Introduction

2. Short Carbon Fiber Reinforced Concrete

• Background
• Properties and Fiber Types
• Applications

3. Reinforcing Elements for Concrete Structures

• Introduction
• Mechanisms of Collaboration
• Carbon Fiber Based Linear Reinforcing Elements
• Aramid Fiber Based Linear Reinforcing Elements
• Grid Type Elements
• Ground Anchors
• Novel Material Shield-Cuttable Tunnel-Wall System: NOMST

4. External Fiber Tow/Fabric Reinforcement for Rehabilitation and Retrofit

• Introduction - Materials and Processes
• Mechanisms of Collaboration
• Seismic Retrofit/Strengthening of Bridge Columns/Piers
• External Strengthening of Bridge Girders and Deck Soffits
• Retrofit/Strengthening of Buildings
• Retrofit of Tunnels
• Retrofit of Chimneys and Smokestacks
• Retrofit of Other Structures

5. Overall Remarks and Conclusions

• Organizational Structure
• Collaborations for Research and Development
• Review of Technology
• Future Developments

APPENDICES

A. Professional Experience of Author

B. Site Reports

Associations

• ACC Club
• CFRRA

Academic Institutions

• Osaka University
• University of Tokyo
• Yokohama National University

Research Institutes

• Public Works Research Institute, Test Facility
• Nippon Steel Corporation, Advanced Technology Research Laboratories
• Shimizu Institute of Technology
• Sumitomo Construction Company, Technical Research Institute

Cable/Tendon Applications

• Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
• Kamiooka Station Parking Structure Approach Deck
• Rainbow Bridge
• Sone Viaduct
• Sumitomo Bridges, Oyama Works
• Tsukuba Creation Center, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation

Sheet Based Retrofit Applications

• East Kanto Expressway (Decks)
• Hanshin Expressway (Decks)
• Hanshin Expressway (Columns)
• Hiyoshigura Viaduct (Decks)
• Shibuya Viaduct (Columns)
• Tokyo Shiodome (Garage Slab)

Ground Anchor Applications

• Kajiwara Section, Meishin Expressway

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