Applications of natural and synthetic fiber reinforced polymer in infrastructure: A suitability assessment

S Navaratnam, K Selvaranjan, D Jayasooriya… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Using fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in engineering infrastructures has
effectively resolved significant problems related to restoring existing and deteriorating …

Strengthening of reinforced concrete beams by using fiber-reinforced polymer composites: A review

A Siddika, MA Al Mamun, R Alyousef… - Journal of Building …, 2019 - Elsevier
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites are extensively used in advanced concrete
technology given their superiority over traditional steel reinforcements. These materials …

Performances, challenges and opportunities in strengthening reinforced concrete structures by using FRPs–A state-of-the-art review

A Siddika, MA Al Mamun, W Ferdous… - Engineering Failure …, 2020 - Elsevier
Structures are often subjected to extreme loading conditions that lead to their premature
deterioration, and replacement of those structures before the end of their design lives is very …

Prediction of FRP-concrete interfacial bond strength based on machine learning

F Zhang, C Wang, J Liu, X Zou, LH Sneed, Y Bao… - Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Externally bonding fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) to concrete structures is an effective way
to enhance the mechanical performance of concrete structures. Many equations have been …

Inspection of concrete structures externally reinforced with FRP composites using active infrared thermography: A review

M Yumnam, H Gupta, D Ghosh, J Jaganathan - Construction and Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have become one of the most important
strengthening and retrofitting materials for reinforced concrete structures. However, these …

[HTML][HTML] Shear improvement of defected RC beams with sustainable aluminum boxes incorporating high performance concretes

M Emara, G Elsamak, M Ghalla, JW Hu… - Case Studies in …, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper presents an experimental investigation of the shear improvement of defected
reinforced concrete (RC) beams using sustainable aluminum boxes filled with high …

[HTML][HTML] Strengthening of reinforced concrete beams with insufficient lapped splice length of reinforcing bars

M Ghalla, M Badawi, G Elsamak, M Ahmed… - Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
The insufficient lapped splice length of reinforcing bars due to the design or construction
errors reduces both the flexural strength and ductility of Reinforced Concrete (RC) beams …

[HTML][HTML] Reinforced concrete beams strengthened in flexure with near-surface mounted (NSM) CFRP strips: Current status and research needs

SS Zhang, T Yu, GM Chen - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2017 - Elsevier
The near-surface mounted (NSM) FRP strengthening technique has attracted worldwide
attention as an effective alternative to the externally bonded (EB) FRP strengthening …

Flexural response of reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened with near surface mounted (NSM) fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) bars

IA Sharaky, L Torres, J Comas, C Barris - Composite Structures, 2014 - Elsevier
The behaviour of RC beams strengthened with NSM FRP bars was experimentally
investigated. Eight beams were tested under four point bending. The effects of material type …

Feasibility of iron-based shape memory alloy strips for prestressed strengthening of concrete structures

C Czaderski, M Shahverdi, R Brönnimann… - … and Building Materials, 2014 - Elsevier
Near-surface mounted reinforcement (NSMR) is a strengthening method for concrete
structures, such as buildings or bridges. NSMR involves strips or bars that are glued into …