Using fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in engineering infrastructures has
effectively resolved significant problems related to restoring existing and deteriorating …

Both wood and bamboo are renewable anisotropic materials with a long application history
in human society. Engineered wood or bamboo aiming to mitigate the variability of the …

Epoxy resins (ERs) are one of the main types of resins used as structural adhesives;
however, they present some weakness, which are mostly related to their highly cross-linked …

Highly loaded and large span timber beams are often used for halls, public buildings or
bridges. Reinforcement of beams may be required to extend the life of the structure, due to …

Developments in the field of timber engineering have helped in the wise and economical
use of timber for structural purposes. Glued laminated wood is composed of several layers of …

This paper describes an experimental test program and theoretical analysis which examines
the reinforcing in flexure of glued laminated timber (glulam) beams using fiber reinforced …

Use of timber as a construction material has entered a period of renaissance since the
development of high-performance engineered wood products, enabling larger and taller …

Timber beams in historic buildings tend to display signs of mechanical degradation in the
form of large bending deformations and reduced capacity, often caused by timber defects …

The application of fibre-reinforced polymers (FRP) for strengthening timber structures has
proven its efficiency in enhancing load-bearing capacity and, in some cases, the stiffness of …

The growing interest in sustainable buildings has inspired the improvement of timber
structures in the construction market. As a raw material, wood may present natural defects …