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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Seismic Testing and Modeling of Full-Scale Substandard RC Columns Retrofitted with Sprayed GFRM with and without Basalt Mesh under High Axial Compression and Shear Demand
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study presents the experimental and analytical hysteretic behaviors of eight full-scale RC square and rectangular columns. The columns were designed to have different shear spans that represent: (1) a column that ... -
Bond and Development Length of GFRP Bars Embedded in Shotcrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Glass fiber–reinforced polymer (GFRP)–reinforced concrete structures can be efficiently constructed with the low cost and rapid concrete placement of sprayed concrete, termed shotcrete, whether for new construction or ... -
Mitigating Degradation of GFRP Bars in Seawater–Sea Sand Concrete by Reducing Alkalinity under Accelerated Hydrothermal Seawater Aging
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Glass fiber‒reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars are increasingly recognized as promising reinforcement options for seawater–sea sand concrete because of their chloride resistance. However, the internal alkalinity of concrete ... -
Flexural Behavior of Basalt Textile–Reinforced Engineered Cementitious Composite Plates after Exposure to Elevated Temperatures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The present work aims to study the residual flexural behavior of basalt textile–reinforced engineered cementitious composite (ECC) systems after exposure to elevated temperatures. A total of 48 plates were prepared and ... -
Effect of Slenderness on Hybrid FRP-Strengthened RC Columns under Eccentric Compression: An Experimental and Analytical Study
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)RC columns are commonly strengthened using external bonding (EB) of carbon fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP) materials. The confinement effect provided by the EB of CFRP fabric is highly effective for short columns under ... -
Shear and Flexural Strengthening of Glued-Laminated Timber Beams Using Externally Bonded Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Sheets
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study evaluated the effectiveness of using externally bonded fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) sheets at increasing the load-carrying capacity of glued-laminated (glulam) timber beams. The investigation examined a range ... -
Deflection and Cracking of Fiber-Reinforced Self-Consolidated Concrete Beams Reinforced with GFRP Bars under Cyclic Loading
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Deflection and crack width under service loads are crucial factors that dictate the flexural design of elements reinforced with glass fiber–reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars, primarily due to their relatively low elastic ... -
Strengthening of Confined Masonry Walls with Openings Using Externally Bonded Reinforced Composites
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The use of externally bonded composites to strengthen confined masonry (CM) walls is gaining popularity as a means to enhance earthquake resistance. This study employed two strengthening techniques—fabric-reinforced ... -
Shear Strength Model for Reinforced Concrete Beams with U-Wrapped FRCM Composites Based on the Critical Shear Crack Width Evolution
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This paper presents a new procedure to determine the different shear strength contributions of RC beams strengthened with U-wrapped externally bonded (EB) fiber-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) composites. A main shear ... -
Experimental Study and Analysis of the Pullout Properties of Glued-In Rods Inserted Parallel to Grain in Side-Pressure Laminated Bamboo Lumber
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Glued-in rod connections (GIRc) in timber or bamboo joints are characterized by high stiffness, strength, and aesthetic appeal. In this study, pullout tests were conducted on 42 specimens of GIRc in side-pressure laminated ... -
Axial Compressive Behavior of Concrete Confined by Sustainable Lightweight Fabric-Reinforced Cementitious Matrix
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study investigates the axial compressive behavior of concrete confined with a newly developed lightweight carbon fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) system, incorporating expanded glass (EG) aggregates and ... -
Fatigue Performance of Hybrid FRP–Concrete–Steel Double-Skin Tubular Beams
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Hybrid double-skin tubular beams (DSTBs) containing an outer fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) tube, annular concrete, and an inner steel tube have been used as girders or main elements of arch bridges. The fatigue behavior ... -
Effect of Environmental Loads on Concrete Shrinkage and Strain in GFRP Bars in Slabs on Ground: Field Monitoring and Analysis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Glass fiber–reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars have been increasingly used in civil engineering over recent decades, with expected service lives exceeding 100 years, owing to their advantages such as a high strength-to-weight ... -
Nonlinear Modeling Parameters for Reinforced Concrete Columns Retrofitted with Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Jackets
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Current seismic evaluation and retrofit guidelines and standards, such as the ASCE standard ASCE/SEI 41-23, Seismic evaluation and retrofit of existing buildings (ASCE 41), provide recommendations for nonlinear modeling ... -
Experimental Study on the Bond Behavior of the CFRP Bar–UHPC Interface in Composite Anchorage
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The bond performance at the interface between carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) bar and ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC) in composite anchorage was experimentally studied, and a suitable bar surface configuration ... -
Reliability-Based Design Aid for Evaluation and FRP Retrofit of Existing RC Bending Members by Considering Project-Specific Conditions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This paper presents the formulation of a reliability-based design aid to assess the need for strengthening existing reinforced concrete (RC) flexural members and optimize the retrofit using externally bonded fiber-reinforced ... -
Analytical Load–Strain Model for FRP-Reinforced Concrete Hollow Columns under Axial Compression
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The use of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars as longitudinal and transverse reinforcement in concrete columns has become attractive because of their higher corrosion resistance compared with conventional steel bars. ... -
Structural Reliability of GFRP-RC Slab Column Connections Based on a Data-Driven Robust Algorithm: Punching Shear Limit State
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study focuses on the assessment of the structural reliability of the punching shear limit state in five distinct configurations of glass fiber–reinforced polymers (GFRP)–RC slab-column connections, illustrating their ... -
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 ...