Abstract: The present study describes a simple design model for the calculation of the fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) contribution to the shear capacity of strengthened RC elements according to the design formats of the Eurocode, ...

Abstract: The results of a comprehensive experimental program, aimed at providing a fundamental understanding of the behavior of shear-critical exterior reinforced concrete (RC) joints strengthened with fiber reinforced polymers ...

Abstract: Analytical models are presented in this study for the analysis of reinforced concrete joints strengthened with composite materials in the form of externally bonded reinforcement comprising unidirectional strips or flexible ...

Abstract: The present study investigates experimentally the behavior of concrete confined with fiber reinforced polymers (FRP) in the form of jackets which are applied according to a number of nonconventional techniques. First, the ...