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Specimens were subjected to six different accelerated aging conditions: (i) pH 9.4, 73°F; (ii) pH 12.4, 73°F; (iii) pH 12.4, 150°F; (iv) pH 7.0, 150°F; (v) Dry Heat at 150°F; and (vi) Extended Freeze-thaw Cycles with 100% RH. Specimens were then tested for changes in ultimate strength and ultimate strain when exposed to 1000, 3000 and 8000 hrs of aging. Concrete cylinders wrapped with 2 and 3 layers of fabric were also tested to failure under compression to evaluate the confining effects a higher jacket thickness on the load resisting capacity of the cylinder.;Coupon level tests consisted of Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis (DMTA) and Tension tests conducted on separate composite coupons that were aged in a similar environment as the cylinders. (Abstract shortened by UMI.).","abstract_html":"The objective of this research was the investigation of the durability of composite materials employed for rehabilitation of concrete bridge piers. 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