Design Standards

Japan

• JSCE-97, “Recommendation for design and construction of concrete structures using continuous fiber reinforcing materials,” Japan Society of Civil Engineers, Concrete engineering Series 23, A. Machida, Ed., Tokyo, Japan.

India

• IS 18256 : 2023, ICS 83.120; 91.100.30 “Solid Round Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Bars for Concrete Reinforcement — Specification,”  Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Manak Bhavan, 9 Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110002
• IS 18255 : 2023, ICS 71.140.15; 91.080.40“Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Bars for Concrete Reinforcement — Methods of Test,”  Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Manak Bhavan, 9 Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110002

Australia

• AS 5204:2023, “Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Bars,” Australia.

Italy

• CNR-DT 203/2006 (2006), “Guide for the Design and Construction of Concrete Structures Reinforced with Fiber- Reinforced Polymer Bars,” Italian National Research Council, Italy.

Norway

• SINTEF Report STF22 A98741 (2002), “Modifications to NS3473 When Using Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Reinforcement 2.24” Norwegian Council for Building Standardization, Norway.

United Kingdom

• “Interim Guidance on the Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures Using Fiber Composite Reinforcement” (1999), London Institution of Structural Engineers, London, United Kingdom.

France

• AFGC (draft) – Scientific and technical documents: Use of composite reinforcement (long fiber and organic matrix) for reinforced concrete – 2022

Canada

• CAN/CSA-S806-12 (2002 and 2012), “Design and Construction of Building Structures with Fiber-Reinforced Polymers,” Canadian Standards Association.
• CAN/CSA-S807-10 (2010 and 2019), “Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Polymers,” Canadian Standards Association.
• CAN/CSA-S6-06 (2006) plus CAN/CSA S6S1-10 (2010Supplement), “Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code,” Canadian Standards Association.

United States

• TMS 402/602 (2022) “Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures”
• ACI CODE-440.11-22 (2022): “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete Reinforced with Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Bars”
• ACI 440.1R (2001, 2006, 2015), “Guide for the Design and Construction of Structural Concrete Reinforced with FRP Bars,” ACI Committee 440, American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, Mich.
• ACI 440.2R-08 (2008) “Guide for the Design and Construction of Externally Bonded FRP Systems for Strengthening Concrete Structures,” ACI Committee 440, American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, Mich.
• ACI 440.3R (2004 and 2012), “Guide Test Methods for Fiber-Reinforced Polymers (FRPs) for Reinforcing or Strengthening Concrete Structures,” ACI Committee 440, American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, Mich.
• ACI 440.4R-04 (2004), “Prestressing Concrete Structures with FRP Tendons,” ACI Committee 440, American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, Mich.
• ACI 440.7R-10 (2010), “Guide for the Design and Construction of Externally Bonded FRP Systems for Strengthening Unreinforced Masonry Structures” ACI Committee 440, American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, Mich.
• ACI 440.5-08 (2008), “Specification for Construction with Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Reinforcing Bars,” ACI Committee 440, American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, Mich.
• ACI 440.6-08 (2008), “Specification for Carbon and Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Bar Materials for Concrete Reinforcement,” ACI Committee 440, American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, Mich.
• AASHTO (2009), “AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Guide Specifications for GFRP Reinforced Concrete Bridge Decks and Traffic Railings” American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
• ASTM D8505 (2023), “Standard Specification for Basalt and Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Bars for Concrete Reinforcement”. ASTM International (Conshohocken, Pa., U.S.). This new ASTM International standard specification allows for further integration of non-metallic FRP rebar into infrastructure applications