Abstract: Several codes and design guidelines addressing fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars as primary reinforcement for structural concrete have been recently published worldwide. This reflects the great progress in FRP research ...

Abstract: This paper describes an experimental program conducted to develop new carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) stirrups as shear reinforcement for concrete members. The structural behavior of the CFRP stirrups was examined. ...

Abstract: One-way reinforced concrete joist floor with wide shallow beams (WSBs) are used widely in building construction throughout the Middle East. Situations arise when it is desirable to strengthen a specific member or a group ...

Abstract: This paper provides a comparison and evaluation of the current test methods used to determine the strength of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bent bars/stirrups at the bend location (bend strength). The available methods ...

Abstract: One-way reinforced concrete joist floor with wide shallow beams (WSBs) are used widely in building construction throughout the Middle East. Situations arise when it is desirable to strengthen a specific member or a group ...

Abstract: Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) systems are commonly used in the flexural strengthening of reinforced concrete beams. However, concrete cover separation (CCS) is one of the main debonding failure modes that negatively impact ...

Abstract: One-way reinforced concrete joist floors with wide shallow beams (WSBs) are used widely in building construction throughout the Middle East. The short- and long-term behavior of WSBs externally strengthened with carbon ...