Abstract: This study presents experimental procedures conducted to characterize the bond between concrete and fiber reinforced polymeric laminates. The experimental characterization was aimed at obtaining the softening of the ...

Abstract: In this study, experimental and numerical procedures are proposed to predict the debonding failure of concrete elements strengthened with fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs). Such debonding is modeled as a damage process, ...

Abstract: In this study, numerical procedures are proposed to predict the structural behavior of concrete members strengthened with fiber-reinforced polymeric (FRP) sheets or plates. The concept of damage band or crack band is ...