This volume investigates the technical viability and structural performance of non-metallic reinforcement materials as alternatives to traditional steel in concrete applications. Edited by L. Taerwe, the text compiles research presented at the Second International RILEM Symposium, focusing on the mechanical properties, durability, and long-term behavior of fiber-reinforced polymers and other composite materials. The symposium proceedings provide a comprehensive framework for understanding how these materials interact with concrete matrices under various loading conditions.

Experts in civil engineering recognize this symposium proceeding as a foundational reference for the early adoption of composite reinforcement technologies. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which is intended primarily for researchers and structural engineers working within the field of advanced construction materials.