Abstract: Many studies performed on reinforced concrete (RC) members strengthened in flexure with externally bonded (EB) fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) have indicated quite low strengthening efficiency caused by debonding of the ...

Abstract: This paper presents an investigation on the practicability and structural efficiency of prestressed carbon-fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP) strips with a gradient anchorage in the framework of a bridge-strengthening application ...