Durability of CFRP/steel joints under cyclic wet-dry and freeze-thaw conditions

Strengthening of steel structures with adhesively bonded carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) materials have become increasingly popular in the last decade. However, uncertainties regarding the durability and long-term performance of CFRP/steel joints is a major obstacle for their growing application. Previous research indicates the deleterious effects of moisture and thermal cycles on the mechanical performance of these joints. To the...