Advance in Environmental Waste Management & Recycling(AEWMR)
ISSN: 2641-1784 | DOI: 10.33140/AEWMR
Impact Factor: 0.9
Mussa M Shomata
Lecturer, and Director of the Higher Institute of Engineering Technologies Benghazi, Libya
Publications
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Research Article
Sustainable Enhancement of Steel with Fiber Reinforced Plastic: Mechanical, Environmental, and HSE Perspectives
Author(s): Mussa M Shomata, Adel. S Alahrish, Abdelsalam Abuzreda*, Salima Faraj, Aeshah Alzayani, Abubakr A.B.Mohammed and Halima S Saeid
This applied engineering study investigates the sustainable enhancement of conventional steel by reinforcing it with Fiber-Reinforced Plastic (FRP), integrating health, safety, and environmental (HSE) considerations. The hybridization aimed to develop a high-performance material with superior tensile strength, corrosion resistance, and reduced weight, while promoting safe and eco-efficient construction practices. Experimental evaluations included tensile tests, corrosion simulations under harsh conditions, environmental degradation analysis, and cost-benefit projections. Results revealed a 50% improvement in corrosion resistance, 30% tensile strength increase, and up to 21.7% weight reduction. These findings support the adoption of FRP-reinforced steel in infrastructure exposed to marine, humid, or saline conditions. Furthermore, long-term economic viability and environmental durabili.. Read More»