Abstract: Most research since the introduction of mechanical forms of shear connection to provide interaction in steel–concrete beams in the 1940s has focused on simply supported beams. With the use of advanced computer techniques ...

Abstract: The use of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) externally bonded (EB) plates is widely accepted as an efficient and unobtrusive retrofitting technique. FRP near-surface mounted plates are now also gradually gaining acceptance ...

Abstract: Reinforced concrete beams are now commonly retrofitted using externally bonded (EB) fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) plates as the technique is both inexpensive and unobtrusive. However, tests have shown that EB carbon FRP ...

Abstract: It is well established that adhesively bonding plates to the surfaces of reinforced concrete members is an efficient retrofitting approach. Specifically, two techniques have emerged: Using thin externally bonded (EB) ...

Abstract: The main disadvantage of reinforced concrete beams retrofitted with steel or fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) plates adhesively bonded to the external surfaces is the premature debonding of the plates before reaching the ...

Abstract: Research on retrofitting reinforced concrete (RC) beams and slabs using externally bonded (EB) fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) or steel plates has reached the stage where the flexural strength can be determined with confidence. ...

Abstract: Introducing openings in existing reinforced concrete (RC) slabs can severely weaken the slabs because of the cut out of the concrete and reinforcing steel. This paper reports field tests on the use of carbon fiber-reinforced ...