Effectiveness of FRP strengthening on buckling characteristics of metallic cylindrical shells
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2021.113653
Abstract: Abstract Buckling performance of thin metallic shells can be enhanced by external wrapping of FRP composite layers. But the effectiveness and the extent of such FRP strengthening is influenced by the buckling characteristics of the… read more here.
Keywords: frp strengthening; frp; buckling characteristics; metallic cylindrical ... See more keywords
Environmentally-induced loss of performance in FRP strengthening systems bonded to full-scale masonry structures
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.118757
Abstract: Abstract The issue of building materials deterioration due to environmental actions, which are expected to worsen in the future according to climate change predictions, is recognized as high-priority by the scientific community. However, the impact… read more here.
Keywords: strengthening systems; induced loss; loss performance; environmentally induced ... See more keywords
Review of Experimental Studies on Application of FRP for Strengthening of Bridge Structures
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DOI: 10.1155/2020/8682163
Abstract: In recent years, fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have been widely used as a new type of high-performance material in concrete structures. FRP composites have the advantages of high strength, light weight, and corrosion resistance. Based… read more here.
Keywords: bridge structures; frp composites; strengthening bridge; structures frp ... See more keywords
An X–FEM Technique for Modeling the FRP Strengthening of Concrete Arches with a Plastic–Damage Model; Numerical and Experimental Investigations
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DOI: 10.13052/ejcm1779-7179.3011
Abstract: In this paper, an enriched–FEM method is presented based on the X-FEM technique by applying a damage–plasticity model to investigate the effect of FRP strengthening on the concrete arch. In this manner, the damage strain… read more here.
Keywords: frp strengthening; damage; fem technique; model ... See more keywords