Abstract: This paper critically assesses the applicability and reliability of existing analytical techniques to predict and/or prevent brittle plate debonding failure that occurs in reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened with ...

Abstract: Thermal performance of an insulation material is influenced by the in-service temperature condition. Unlike most other insulation materials, thermal resistance (R-value) of polyisocyanurate (polyiso or PIR) foam insulation ...

Abstract: This paper addresses the structural implications when a glass fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP) plate is bonded externally to a reinforced concrete (RC) beam for flexural strengthening. Full-scale beams were tested in the ...

Abstract: The moisture design of exterior walls in a building envelope is an important task that needs to be carried out systematically to generate a sustainable and healthy built environment. Many conventional methods or practice ...

Abstract: Researchers at the National Research Council (NRC) Canada–Construction Portfolio in association with the Canadian Polyisocyanurate Council conducted collaborative research activities on the long-term thermal resistance ...

Abstract: Energy efficiency of the built environment greatly depends on the performance of the insulating materials used in the building envelope construction. Vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) offer excellent thermal resistance ...

Abstract: The research work reported in this paper involves investigation of the tensile behavior of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) ground anchors. Variables of the tests on the anchor models were anchor fixed length, tendon type, ...