ISSN: 2641-1784
Research Article
Advance in Environmental Waste Management & Recycling
Sustainable Enhancement of Steel with Fiber Reinforced Plastic: Mechanical, Environmental, and HSE Perspectives
Mussa M Shomata', Adel. S Alahrish, Abdelsalam Abuzreda", Salima Faraj, Aeshah Alzayani, Abubakr A.B.Mohammed and Halima S Sacid
Lecturer, and Director of the Higher Institute of Engineering Technologies Benghazi, Libya.
College of Engineering Technology, Janzour, Libya
Associate Professor & Postdoctoral Research fellow, Senior Advisor Department of Health Safety and Environmental (HSE), Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO) and University of Benghazi, and the higher Institute of Engineering Techniques Benghazi, Libya
"Head of Teacher Members Affairs Department at the higher Institute of Engineering Techniques Benghazi. Libya.
Doctoral student at the Higher Institute of Water Sciences and Techniques of Gabes - University of Gabes, Assistant Professor and Director of Scientific Affairs at the higher Institute of Engineering Techniques Benghazi, Libya.
Lecturer, at the Higher Institute of Engineering Technologies Benghazi, Libya.
Citation: Shomata, M. M., Alahrish, A. S., Abuzreda, A., Faraj, S., Aeshah, A., et al. (2025). Sustainable Enhancement of Steel with Fiber Reinforced Plastic: Mechanical, Environmental, and HSE Perspectives. Adv Envi Man Rec, 8(1), 01-04.
Abstract
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 durability suggest its suitability for sustainable infrastructure development aligned with ISO, ASTM, and HSE performance standards.
Keywords: Steel-FRP Hybrid, Corrosion Protection, HSE Integration, Lightweight Materials, Engineering Composites, Sustainable Structures, ISO 12944 and Occupational Safety
Corresponding Author
Abdelsalam Abuzreda, Associate Professor & Postdoctoral Research fellow, Senior Advisor Department of Health Safety and Environmental (HSE), Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO) and University of Benghazi, and the higher Institute of Engineering Techniques Benghazi, Libya
Submitted: 2025, May 20, Accepted: 2025, June 11, Published: 2025, June 25