Abstract: This research investigates the effect of externally bonded fiber-reinforced polymer composite strips and fabric to the soffit of scaled slabs. Thirteen slabs of size 2,290 × 480 × 102 mm were tested to failure with varying ...

Abstract: This paper reports on an experimental research project concerning the poststrengthening of concrete slabs with externally bonded carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP). The two problems studied were strengthening in order ...

Abstract: Due to the high in-plane stiffness and strength capacity of cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels, the mechanical behavior of CLT shear walls is mainly influenced by the mechanical performances of the connections. Several ...