Abstract: A study was carried out on the contact pressure and shear stress at the interface of a carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) rod in contact with aluminum alloy or copper sleeves of different hardness. The main objective ...

Abstract: This paper presents the results of a study that was conducted on the sliding behavior of a carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer rod in contact with copper or aluminum sleeves simulating the components of a wedge anchor system. ...

Abstract: This paper presents the results of an experimental and numerical study to examine the mechanical behavior of carbon fiber reinforced polymer rods gripped by a wedge anchor, comprised of an aluminum sleeve, four stainless ...

Abstract: An innovative wedge-anchor system with a longitudinal circular profile has been designed for gripping carbon-fiber-reinforced-polymer rods. The anchor system, consisting of a barrel, a number of wedges, and a sleeve, is ...

Abstract: The increased use of carbon fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP) rods in prestressed concrete applications has been challenged by identifying a suitable anchor system. To overcome such a challenge, the design of a simplified ...

Abstract: The use of cold-bent plates, instead of welded corner joints, in the fabrication of pressure vessels can reduce production costs. The cold-bending operation is relatively easy, inexpensive, and ...