Abstract: This paper presents the results of an experimental investigation into the time-dependent behavior of an E-glass/polyester pultruded fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) material subjected to single pin–bearing loads. The ...

Abstract: The demand for a rapid technique to strengthen existing wood bridge structural elements is evident in military and civilian sectors. An experimental program was undertaken to evaluate the feasibility of increasing the ...

Abstract: The current method of bonding fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) strengthening strips to concrete structures requires extensive time and semiskilled labor. An alternative method is to use a commercial off-the-shelf powder-actuated ...

Abstract: E-glass fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite wind turbine blades are nonbiodegradable, and their end-of-life recycling solutions are limited. Research on reusing and repurposing applications, where minimal amounts of ...

Abstract: This paper focuses on the conceptual use of a fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) wind turbine blade that is repurposed for a second life as an electrical transmission pole. Thousands of tons of fiber-reinforced polymer composite ...

Abstract: Horizontally curved concrete bridges are widely used in urban viaducts and overpasses all over the world. A box cross-section is often used in curved concrete girders because of its high resistance to both bending and ...