Journal of Composites for Construction
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EISSN:1943-5614|ISSN:1090-0268|Disc:The Journal of Composites for Construction publishes original research papers, review papers, and case studies dealing with the use of fiber-reinforced composite materials in construction. Of special interest to the journal are papers that bridge the gap between research in the mechanics and manufacturing science of composite materials and the analysis and design of large civil engineering structural systems and their construction processes. The journal publishes papers about composite materials consisting of continuous synthetic fibers and matrices for use in civil engineering structures and subjected to the loadings and environments of the infrastructure. The journal also publishes papers about composite materials used in conjunction with traditional construction materials such as steel, concrete, and timber, either as reinforcing members or in hybrid systems for both new construction and for repair and rehabilitation of existing structures|Priority:6|Publisher:American Society of Civil Engineers|
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Novel Multiaction Model for Shear Strength Prediction of Reinforced Concrete Beams: Development and Application to Elements with FRP Bars and FRC
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The behavior of concrete structures subjected to shear forces involves the contribution of several shear force transfer actions, such as aggregate interlock, dowel action, concrete residual tensile along the fracture process ... -
Natural Weathering of GFRP Structures: Case Studies, Data Survey, and Proposal of a Moisture Conversion Factor for Durability Design
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)This paper defines a conversion factor included in the European technical specification for the design of fibre–polymer composite structures that considers the effects of moisture on the mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced ... -
Multiobjective Optimization of an Unbiased Model for Externally Bonded CFRP System Contributions to Shear Resistance in RC Beams
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Predicting the shear resistance of reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened with externally bonded reinforcement using carbon fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP) materials poses a significant challenge due to the complex ... -
Long-Term Relaxation Characteristics of Hot-Dip Galvanized High-Strength Bolted Frictional GFRP Joints: An Experimental Study
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The bolt axial force of high-strength bolted frictional glass fiber–reinforced polymer (GFRP) joints is reduced by the viscoelastic behavior of the GFRP matrix resin. In this study, the long-term relaxation characteristics ... -
Long-Term Durability of UHPECC-Embedded GFRP Bars in Alkaline Environments
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Novel fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bar-reinforced ultrahigh-performance engineered cementitious composites (UHPECCs) have been proposed recently. This innovative composite structure aims to address two critical challenges: ... -
Local FRP Cracking and Global Structural Behavior of Stub Concrete-Filled FRP Tubes under Concentric and Eccentric Compression
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)This paper examines experimental data from 22 large-scale concrete-filled FRP tubes (CFFTs), each 900 mm in length and 300 mm in diameter, subjected to either concentric or eccentric compression. The study encompasses CFFTs ... -
Interlaminar Shear Strength Retention of GFRP Bars Exposed to Alkaline and Acidic Conditioning and Capacity Prediction Using Artificial Neural Networks
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)This paper presents a study on the interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) retention of three types of glass fiber–reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars with different surface textures subjected to four types of conditioning environments ... -
Interface Shear Behavior of Sandy Soil-FRP with Epoxy Hardness Effect and Abrasion
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The application of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites as piling materials in harsh environments has gained popularity due to their high corrosion resistance. FRP composites can be fabricated using different types ... -
Influence of Stirrup Corrosion on the Shear Strength of Reinforced Concrete Beams Strengthened with FRP U-Wraps
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The corrosion of steel stirrups in RC beams reduces their shear capacity and bond strength with concrete and facilitates premature debonding of the concrete cover, thus affecting the strengthening effectiveness of ... -
Hygrothermal Aging of Pultruded Fiber–Polymer Composite with Predictions for Design Service Lives
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study presents the findings from an in-depth study into the influence of hygrothermal aging on the material properties of a pultruded flat sheet composite composed of electrical-corrosion resistant (E-CR) glass fibers ... -
Hybrid FRP–Concrete–Steel Double-Skin Tubular Columns: Creep Behavior and Compressive Behavior after Sustained Loading
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Hybrid fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)–concrete–steel double-skin tubular columns (DSTCs), which consist of an inner steel and an outer FRP tube, with the space between the two tubes filled with concrete, are a promising ... -
FRP Strips Externally Bonded to Quasi-Brittle Substrates: Discussions and Advances of Open Research Topics
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)In the first part of the paper, a critical review of the fundamental knowledge of the debonding mechanism of externally bonded fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites from a quasi-brittle substrate (such as concrete and ... -
Finite-Element Analysis of GFRP-Reinforced Concrete Frame Knee Joints under Closing Loads
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)This paper presents an analytical investigation of glass fiber–reinforced polymer (GFRP) reinforced concrete knee joints subjected to closing moments, with a focus on reinforcement ratio, joint geometry, and confinement ... -
Fatigue Performance of 60-Year-Old Bridge Reinforced Concrete Girders Strengthened in Shear with CFRP Sheets
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Bridges situated in northern climate regions, which face severe environmental conditions and daily fatigue loading, are prone to accelerated deterioration and corrosion of their components. The application of carbon ... -
Experimental Testing and Numerical Analysis of a GFRP BladePole Prototype Repurposed from a Decommissioned GE37 Wind Turbine Blade
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Glass fiber–reinforced polymer (GFRP) composites are the main constituents of wind turbine blades. Due to the large numbers of wind turbine blades deployed around the globe and their limited life span of 20–25 years, ... -
Experimental Study on the Flexural Performance of GFRP-Reinforced Concrete Beams with a Prefabricated Permanent UHPC Formwork
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The flexural performance of concrete beams incorporating glass fiber–reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars and further strengthened by a prefabricated permanent ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC) formwork is investigated in ... -
Experimental Study on Bond Behavior between CFRP–Steel Composite Bars and Coral Sea-Sand Aggregate Seawater Concrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Carbon fiber–reinforced polymer–steel composite bars (C-FSCBs) and coral sea-sand aggregate seawater concrete (CSSC) are attractive choices as construction materials for island and atoll engineering construction. Understanding ... -
Experimental Assessment of Shear Transfer Capacity of GFRP Reinforcement Using the Push-Off Test
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The interface shear transfer mechanism in concrete structures has been studied for several decades and its investigation has served as the basis for the provisions of current design specifications. However, most of the ... -
Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of Shear Transfer Mechanisms in GFRP-RC Deep Beams without Stirrups
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study focuses on the shear transfer mechanisms of glass fiber–reinforced polymer (GFRP)-RC deep beams without stirrups and proposes a unified shear model applicable to both steel- and FRP-RC deep beams. Seven concrete ... -
Experimental and Numerical Study of Concrete Columns Reinforced with BFRP and Steel Bars under Eccentric Loading
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)There is a limited understanding of the behavior of hybrid reinforced concrete (hybrid-RC) columns, incorporating both fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) and steel bars, when subjected to eccentric compression loads. In this ...