Abstract
This paper outlines the results of a series of experiments designed and conducted by the authors in order to determine the mechanical properties of a new composite material used for manufacturing the sleeves for the consolidation or reinforcement of the zones with local surface defects (flaws) in transport pipelines. The analysis and interpretation of the results allowed the authors to: assess the effectiveness of the new composite in repairing pipelines with local metal loss defects; establish the most effective way of preparing the pipeline surface for the application of the new composite sleeve; and to emphasize the correlation between the elastic properties of composites and the consolidation or reinforcement effect on the corroded or damaged pipelines following the application of composite sleeves. Keywords: pipeline maintenance, composite sleeve or wrap, mechanical properties of composites