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ReviewPolymers2026

Applications of Aramid Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites in Civil Engineering: A Review.

Anni Wang, Runping Lan, Qun Chen, Weichen Kong, Haoyu Liu, Qingrui Yue, Xiaogang Liu

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Review in Polymers, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Anni WangResearch Institute of Urbanization and Urban Safety, School of Future Cities, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China.
Runping LanResearch Institute of Urbanization and Urban Safety, School of Future Cities, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China.
Qun ChenResearch Institute of Urbanization and Urban Safety, School of Future Cities, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China.
Weichen KongResearch Institute of Urbanization and Urban Safety, School of Future Cities, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China.
Haoyu LiuResearch Institute of Urbanization and Urban Safety, School of Future Cities, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China.
Qingrui YueResearch Institute of Urbanization and Urban Safety, School of Future Cities, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China.
Xiaogang LiuResearch Institute of Urbanization and Urban Safety, School of Future Cities, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 52308230National Science and Technology Major Project 2025ZD0613100
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Aramid fiber is a high-performance fiber with excellent mechanical properties, heat resistance, and corrosion resistance. Its exceptional shear and fatigue properties make it a promising material for civil engineering applications. This study summarizes the basic properties and current development of aramid fiber, as well as the applications of aramid fiber and its composites in civil engineering, including aramid fiber-reinforced composite (AFRP)-concrete/steel composite structures, AFRP rebars, and AFRP rock anchors. The results indicate that the poor interfacial bonding performance between aramid fibers and the resin matrix is the primary bottleneck restricting the application of AFRP composites in civil engineering. Consequently, developing a continuous surface treatment method suitable for industrial-scale production remains a key challenge for the widespread adoption of these composites. Furthermore, in certain specific working conditions and environments-such as seismic retrofitting of rectangular concrete columns, impact/explosion resistance reinforcement, and rock anchoring-AFRPs show the potential to replace traditional inorganic fiber-reinforced polymer composites. However, systematic investigation into the fundamental mechanical properties and long-term service performance of AFRP is still required prior to their practical application.

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aramid fiberaramid fiber-reinforced polymer composite barsaramid fiber-reinforced polymer compositesrock anchorstructural reinforcement

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PMID42122725
PMCPMC13165349

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