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Application of Fiber Reinforced Polymers for Structural Retrofitting of buildings in Lagos, Nigeria

Ugochi Noela Chima-Duruaku, Timothy Iyendo.


Abstract
Structural retrofitting is a vital aspect of building maintenance and sustainability. Fibre Reinforced Polymers are being speedily embraced globally for structural retrofitting of existing dilapidated buildings due their strength, non-corrosive property and light weight. But this may not be the case in the construction industry in Nigeria. Therefore, there is a need to understand the perception, attitude, level of awareness, acceptance and utilization of Fibre Reinforced Polymer composites as a good alternative for structural retrofitting of Nigerian buildings. The study used a mixed method of qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. 5 point-likert scale questionnaire was used for field survey in addition to semi structured interviews of professionals in Lagos. The research findings from the qualitative analysis showed several important insights regarding awareness, acceptance, perception and challenges of using Fibre Reinforced Polymers for structural retrofitting in Nigeria. Strategies to increase the use of fibre reinforced polymers were also recommended.

Key words: Fiber Reinforced Polymers, Structural retrofitting, Application, Construction industry professionals, Perception.


 
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Chima-Duruaku UN, Iyendo T, . Application of Fiber Reinforced Polymers for Structural Retrofitting of buildings in Lagos, Nigeria. NJEAS. 2024; 2(1): -. doi:10.5455/NJEAS.188688

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Chima-Duruaku UN, Iyendo T, . Application of Fiber Reinforced Polymers for Structural Retrofitting of buildings in Lagos, Nigeria. https://www.nilejeas.com/?mno=188688 [Access: May 15, 2024]. doi:10.5455/NJEAS.188688

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Chima-Duruaku UN, Iyendo T, . Application of Fiber Reinforced Polymers for Structural Retrofitting of buildings in Lagos, Nigeria. NJEAS. 2024; 2(1): -. doi:10.5455/NJEAS.188688


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Chima-Duruaku UN, Iyendo T, . Application of Fiber Reinforced Polymers for Structural Retrofitting of buildings in Lagos, Nigeria. NJEAS. (2024), [cited May 15, 2024]; 2(1): -. doi:10.5455/NJEAS.188688


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Chima-Duruaku, U. N., Iyendo, T. & (2024) Application of Fiber Reinforced Polymers for Structural Retrofitting of buildings in Lagos, Nigeria. NJEAS, 2 (1), -. doi:10.5455/NJEAS.188688


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Chima-Duruaku, Ugochi Noela, Timothy Iyendo, and . 2024. Application of Fiber Reinforced Polymers for Structural Retrofitting of buildings in Lagos, Nigeria. Nile Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, 2 (1), -. doi:10.5455/NJEAS.188688


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Chima-Duruaku, Ugochi Noela, Timothy Iyendo, and . "Application of Fiber Reinforced Polymers for Structural Retrofitting of buildings in Lagos, Nigeria." Nile Journal of Engineering and Applied Science 2 (2024), -. doi:10.5455/NJEAS.188688


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Chima-Duruaku, Ugochi Noela, Timothy Iyendo, and . "Application of Fiber Reinforced Polymers for Structural Retrofitting of buildings in Lagos, Nigeria." Nile Journal of Engineering and Applied Science 2.1 (2024), -. Print. doi:10.5455/NJEAS.188688


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Chima-Duruaku, U. N., Iyendo, T. & (2024) Application of Fiber Reinforced Polymers for Structural Retrofitting of buildings in Lagos, Nigeria. Nile Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, 2 (1), -. doi:10.5455/NJEAS.188688


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