Externally Bonded FRP Construction Specifications for KYTC

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) now specifies the use of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) material to repair and strengthen concrete structures. This material has a high strength-to-weight ratio, is lightweight, and can be installed easily with minimal labor costs. Although the performance and durability of FRP repairs hinges on using proper construction practices, KYTC currently lacks specifications for the surface preparation and application of FRP material.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Funding: $60,000.00
• Contract Numbers:

  KYSPR-26-686

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

  200 Mero Street
  Frankfort, KY  United States  40622
• Performing Organizations:

  University of Kentucky, Lexington

  Kentucky Transportation Center College of Engineering, 176 Raymond Building
  Lexington, KY  United States  40506-0281
• Principal Investigators:

  Graves, Clark

  Peiris, Abeetha

• Start Date: 20250701
• Expected Completion Date: 20260630
• Actual Completion Date: 0

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Construction; Fiber reinforced polymers; Specifications; Surface preparation
• Identifier Terms: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
• Subject Areas: Construction; Highways; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01964180
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: University of Kentucky, Lexington
• Contract Numbers: KYSPR-26-686
• Files: RIP, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Aug 28 2025 11:32AM