CFRP plates or sheets can be epoxy bonded to the tension face
of the damaged members to restore strength and stiffness. The
CFRP sheets bridge over the damaged area and transfer the
stresses across. The stress level in the original member will de-
crease, and that will result in a longer fatigue life. There have
been several studies on repair and retrofit of concrete girders with
epoxy bonded FRP materials during the past decade; however,
very few of them have addressed the use of epoxy bonded com-
posite plates or sheets for strengthening and repair of steel gird-
ers.