Abstract: The studies reported in this paper were undertaken to evaluate the maximum use of lunar in situ resources for surface construction, such as a habitat structure for a permanent manned lunar base. This type of activity is ...

Abstract: Based on the test information available in the literature since 1990, a comprehensive database is assembled for an extensive survey of existing studies on the flexural behavior of reinforced concrete beams externally ...

Abstract: Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) application is a very effective way to repair and strengthen structures that have become structurally inefficient over their life span. This paper investigates the applicability of existing ...

Abstract: This study focuses on the development of a fracture-mechanics-based model that predicts the debonding behavior of RC beams strengthened with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP). In this study, the existing debonding models based ...

Abstract: The objective of this paper is to study the fatigue performance of concrete beams strengthened with carbon fiber sheets bonded by an inorganic matrix. Large size reinforced concrete (RC) beams were strengthened with three ...

Abstract: The use of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) for strengthening concrete structures has grown remarkably during the past few years. In spite of exhibiting superior properties, the safety of usage is questionable as FRP undergoes ...

Abstract: Exposing concrete to high temperature causes progressive breakdown of the cement gel structure and consequently severe deterioration and loss in the structure’s load bearing capacity. This paper presents an experimental ...