Flexural Performance of RC Beams Strengthened with Polyester FRP Composites
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DOI: 10.1007/s40999-016-0140-0
Abstract: In this study, cost-effective polyester fiber reinforced polymer (PFRP) composite plates were used as external strengthening materials of conventional reinforced concrete (RC) beams. The flexural behavior of PFRP strengthened RC beams was investigated. Two RC… read more here.
Keywords: pfrp; polyester; strengthened beams; steel ... See more keywords
Experimental and analytical study of flexural behaviour of BFRP sheets strengthened RC beams with new epoxy anchors
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.112441
Abstract: Abstract Intermediate crack (IC) debonding is a common failure mode of externally bonded (EB) FRP-strengthened RC beams. This debonding failure initiates at an intermediate crack and propagates towards a plate end. New epoxy anchor was… read more here.
Keywords: analytical study; new epoxy; epoxy anchors; strengthened beams ... See more keywords
Effect of shear-span/depth ratio on debonding failures of FRP-strengthened RC beams
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2020.101771
Abstract: Abstract Debonding of fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) from the concrete substrate is a major concern that compromises the effectiveness of FRP-strengthening. The intermediate-crack (IC) debonding and concrete cover separation (CCS) are the two main types of… read more here.
Keywords: shear span; frp strengthened; ratio; span depth ... See more keywords
Experimental study on shear performance of CFRP-strengthened RC beams with geopolymer adhesive
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DOI: 10.1108/ijsi-11-2022-0142
Abstract: PurposeThe effects of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) reinforcement form, adhesive type and pre-crack width on failure mode, shear capacity, deflection response, CFRP strain response and crack patterns of strengthened specimens were investigated.Design/methodology/approachThis paper presents… read more here.
Keywords: cfrp strengthened; geopolymer adhesive; cfrp; failure ... See more keywords
Finite Element Analysis of Intermediate Crack Debonding in FRP Strengthened RC Beams
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DOI: 10.1139/cjce-2017-0439
Abstract: The performance of the fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) to reinforced concrete (RC) interface is vital to ensure desired design capacity. Without proper understanding of the interfacial behaviour it is impossible to develop an effective, efficient,… read more here.
Keywords: finite element; frp strengthened; crack propagation; strengthened beams ... See more keywords
Flexural capacity enhancing of notched steel beams by combining shape memory alloy wires and carbon fiber-reinforced polymer sheets
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DOI: 10.1177/13694332231168416
Abstract: Combining shape memory alloy (SMA) and carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) sheet can achieve a self-stressing SMA-CFRP composite, providing an innovative prestressing method for steel elements. This study applied SMA(Ni–Ti–Nb) wires and CFRP sheets to achieve… read more here.
Keywords: steel beams; steel; sma cfrp; cfrp composite ... See more keywords
The behavior of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) strengthened beams under a marine environment
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DOI: 10.21660/2017.39.46816
Abstract: Marine concrete structures are subjected to a harsh environment and potential climate change variables. Deterioration of the structure demands drastic measures for repair and rehabilitation. Advanced composite materials exhibit unique advantages compared to conventional construction… read more here.
Keywords: carbon fiber; fiber reinforced; reinforced polymer; strengthened beams ... See more keywords
Fatigue Life Prediction of CFRP-Strengthened RC Beams with Flexural Crack under Hygrothermal Environments
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DOI: 10.3390/ma15134681
Abstract: The durability of reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened with carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) is a worldwide concern in structural engineering. As an important part of the strengthened beam, the performance of the CFRP–concrete interface under… read more here.
Keywords: cfrp strengthened; cfrp; fatigue life; strengthened beams ... See more keywords
Fatigue Damage Behaviors of TRC-Strengthened RC Beams
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DOI: 10.3390/ma15155113
Abstract: For the investigation of fatigue damage behavior of textile reinforced concrete (TRC)-strengthened RC beams, in this study, eight RC beams were fabricated, and five of them were strengthened with TRC and tested under fatigue loading… read more here.
Keywords: textile; damage; trc strengthened; fatigue ... See more keywords