Abstract: A unified approach to evaluate the behavior of composite structural elements is proposed considering the interaction between the shear and normal stresses due to the connecting system. The model assumes linear behavior for ...

Abstract: A model to analyze the behavior of reinforced concrete tension ties strengthened with fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) laminates is developed that allows introduction of a nonlinear constitutive relationship for materials ...

Abstract: Use of anchoring devices can be useful to avoid or delay end debonding failure in reinforced concrete elements externally bonded with fiber-reinforced plastic materials. Many theoretical formulations are now available to ...

Abstract: The structural performance of reinforced concrete elements is related to the interface behavior of rebars to concrete. In the last decade several research works were carried out to investigate the bond between fiber-reinforced ...

Abstract: Externally bonded laminates of fiber reinforced polymers (FRPs) are becoming more and more common for rehabilitation and strengthening of RC structures, to solve problems either in serviceability or at ultimate conditions. ...

Abstract: This paper deals with an innovative technique for strengthening reinforced concrete (RC) structures using steel-reinforced polymer (SRP) materials. The results of an experimental campaign using RC beams strengthened in ...

Abstract: Despite the extensive research on the debonding behavior of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) strengthening systems, no standard methodology has been established on its experimental characterization. To assess the performance ...

Abstract: Despite the extensive research on the debonding behavior of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) strengthening systems, no standard methodology has been established on its experimental characterization. To assess the performance ...