Making a case for hybrid GFRP-steel reinforcement system in concrete beams: an overview
R Devaraj, A Olofinjana, C Gerber - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Ageing concrete infrastructures are known to be facing deterioration, especially regarding
the corrosion of their reinforcing steel. As a solution, glass fibre-reinforced plastic (GFRP) …
the corrosion of their reinforcing steel. As a solution, glass fibre-reinforced plastic (GFRP) …
Behavior of non-prismatic RC beams with conventional steel and green GFRP rebars for sustainable infrastructure
This study presents an experimental and finite element analysis of reinforced concrete
beams with solid, hollow, prismatic, or non-prismatic sections. In the first part, a total of six …
beams with solid, hollow, prismatic, or non-prismatic sections. In the first part, a total of six …
Carbon fiber-reinforced polymers for energy storage applications
Advanced electrochemical energy storage devices (EESDs) are essential for the seamless
integration of renewable energy sources, ensuring energy security, driving the electrification …
integration of renewable energy sources, ensuring energy security, driving the electrification …
[HTML][HTML] Structural performance evaluation of pultruded GFRP composite space truss: Experimental study and numerical simulation
C Chen, H Fang, J Han, Y Qi - Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper presents space truss structures assembled from pultruded square hollow glass
fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP) members. The novel steel connectors are used to connect the …
fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP) members. The novel steel connectors are used to connect the …
Flexural behavior of RC beams strengthened with GFRP laminate and retrofitting with novelty of adhesive material
Two unique approaches were proposed to strengthen the bond between the glass fiber
reinforcement polymer (GFRP) and the RC concrete surfaces. The two bonding materials …
reinforcement polymer (GFRP) and the RC concrete surfaces. The two bonding materials …
New strategy for closing the plastic loop: Lightweight concrete by the waste of recycled synthetic fibers
NB Frahat, AS Malek, A Ali, OMO Ibrahim - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Environmental protection related to the mismanagement of plastic waste and rational
consumption of natural raw materials is an essential goal of the building materials industry …
consumption of natural raw materials is an essential goal of the building materials industry …
Rational prediction of moment redistribution in continuous concrete beams reinforced with FRP bars
In continuous fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforced concrete (RC) beams, moment
redistribution is typically not allowed in the design owing to the lack of ductility of FRP bars …
redistribution is typically not allowed in the design owing to the lack of ductility of FRP bars …
Impact of developed hybrid polypropylene fiber inclusion on the flexural performance of concrete beams reinforced with innovative hybrid bars
AH Abdel-Karim, GI Khalil, AE Ewis… - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper investigates the impact of incorporating a hybrid combination of structural
polypropylene fibers on the flexural behavior of concrete beams reinforced with steel, GFRP …
polypropylene fibers on the flexural behavior of concrete beams reinforced with steel, GFRP …
[PDF][PDF] Banana agriculture waste as eco-friendly material in fibre-reinforced concrete: An experimental study
This paper investigates the impact of length and volume fractions (VFs) of banana fibres
(BFs) on the mechanical and physical properties of concrete. The mechanical properties …
(BFs) on the mechanical and physical properties of concrete. The mechanical properties …
[HTML][HTML] Performance of RC beams with novelty GFRP under the bending load: An experimental and FE study
A total of eight reinforced concrete (RC) beams were examined in the experiment to
investigate the flexural performance of concrete beams reinforced with locally fabricated …
investigate the flexural performance of concrete beams reinforced with locally fabricated …