ArticleMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2026
Techno-Economic Approach to Carbon Fibre Fabrics for Structural Strengthening: Life-Cycle Cost Analysis, Market Value, and Economic Viability.
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The escalating financial burden of deteriorating civil infrastructure worldwide necessitates a shift from conventional repair methods towards more durable and economically efficient long-term solutions. This paper presents a comprehensive techno-economic review of using carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) fabrics for structural strengthening. Moving beyond a simple first-cost comparison, this review utilizes a life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA) framework to evaluate the total cost of ownership. The analysis deconstructs the complete cost profile, demonstrating that while CFRP systems have a high initial material cost, this is frequently offset by substantial savings in labour, equipment, and, critically, the indirect costs associated with reduced construction time and operational disruption. Furthermore, the inherent corrosion immunity of CFRP virtually eliminates future maintenance and repair expenditures, leading to a lower total life-cycle cost compared to traditional steel or concrete-based methods in a wide range of applications. Specifically, the conducted LCCA case study demonstrates that the CFRP alternative can reduce total life-cycle costs by nearly 25% relative to conventional steel sheet bonding, overwhelmingly driven by minimized operational downtime and related indirect costs. The value proposition is shown to be context-dependent, driven by minimizing user delay costs in bridges, mitigating catastrophic risk in seismic retrofitting, preserving cultural value in heritage structures, and maximizing revenue uptime in industrial facilities. The review also examines market dynamics, including the roles of standardization and government policy in driving adoption, and explores future trends such as inorganic matrix composites (TRM/FRCM), integrated structural health monitoring (SHM), and the push towards a circular economy. The findings conclude that a holistic, life-cycle-based economic assessment establishes CFRP strengthening as a cornerstone technology for the sustainable and resilient management of modern civil infrastructure.
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