High-performance FRP composites are widely employed in advanced lightweight engineering applications due to their remarkable mechanical properties. However, a fundamental limitation of such composites is their inherent brittleness, which can lead to sudden and catastrophic failure without adequate pre-warning. This drawback has rendered such composites unattractive for many applications. The full potential of FRP composites in terms of their outstanding structural properties remains untapped due to concerns over their safety and potential for sudden and catastrophic failure.