Surface crack growth in metallic pipes reinforced with Fibre-Reinforced Polymers subjected to cyclic loads: An analytical approach

•A novel analytical approach to predict surface crack growth reinforced with FRP.•Crack-bridging effect is considered through cohesive zone modelling.•Interfacial properties (delamination, degradation, fatigue damage) are considered.•An in-house program was developed to realize automate prediction.•The Approach opens new possibilities for the safe and efficient design.