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RISFlexural Response of Concrete Beams Prestressed with AFRP Tendons: Numerical Investigation
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper presents the flexure of concrete beams prestressed with aramid fiber-reinforced polymer (AFRP) tendons. Three-dimensional nonlinear finite-element analysis and iterative sectional analysis are conducted to predict ...
Closure to “Flexural Response of Concrete Beams Prestressed with AFRP Tendons: Numerical Investigation” by Yail J. Kim
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Effects of Instantaneous Live Load on the Performance of Constructed Concrete Members in Cold Regions
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper presents the effects of instantaneous live load on the performance of partially cracked axial concrete members (representing on-site damage) subjected to cold region environments. A total of 5,289 constructed ...
Functionality of Damaged Steel Truss Systems Strengthened with Posttensioned CFRP Tendon
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper presents the functionality of truss systems damaged and strengthened with carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) tendon. Sixteen damage scenarios are designed by disconnecting various web members of a laboratory-scale ...
Effects of Sulfuric Acid on Durability Characteristics of CFRP Composite Sheets
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper presents the chemical, physical, and mechanical characteristics of carbon fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite sheets subjected to sulfuric acid (H2SO4). Test coupons are submerged in a 5% H2SO4 solution ...
Instantaneous Load Intensities Incorporated with a Cold Region Environment for CFRP-Confined Concrete in Axial Compression
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper presents the durability performance of axially loaded concrete cylinders with or without carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) confinement subjected to a typical cold region environment associated with various ...
Bio-Building Materials for Load-Bearing Applications: Conceptual Development of Reinforced Plastered Straw Bale Composite Sandwich Walls
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper presents a conceptual development of plastered straw bale composite sandwich wall systems for load-bearing applications. Straw bales are environmentally friendly and may be an alternative to conventional building ...
Fatigue Behavior of Externally Strengthened Concrete Beams with Fiber-Reinforced Polymers: State of the Art
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper presents the recent progress and achievement in the application of fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) on strengthening reinforced/prestressed concrete beams subjected to fatigue loading. Although the performance ...
Statistical Characterization of Reinforced Concrete Beams Strengthened with FRP Sheets
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper presents a comprehensive overview of the characteristics of reinforced concrete beams strengthened with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) sheets. A large database consisting of 230 test beams is constructed and ...
Stress Intensity Factors for Cracked Steel Girders Strengthened with CFRP Sheets
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper presents the fracture characteristics of cracked wide-flange steel girders (W18–W40, W460–W1000 in metric) strengthened with carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) sheets. A broad range of parameters are considered ...