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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Axial Stress–Strain Model of LRS-FRP–Confined Rectangular Concrete Prisms Allowing for the Size Effect and Its Application in Flexural Analysis of Beams
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Large rupture strain fiber-reinforced polymer (LRS-FRP) composites exhibit a large rupture strain exceeding 5%, thereby enhancing the ductility and strength of concrete as a confinement reinforcement with notable energy ... -
Seismic Analysis of Precast and Post-Tensioned Column-to-Footing Connections with Steel–GFRP Bars and GFRP Spirals
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)A numerical model simulating the seismic behavior of precast concrete columns confined with a glass fiber–reinforced polymer (GFRP) spiral reinforced with longitudinal steel or a combination of steel and GFRP bars was ... -
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 ... -
Assessing Compressive Properties of GFRP Bars: Novel Test Fixture and Statistical Analysis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study investigates the compressive behavior of thermoset glass fiber–reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars across different grades, sizes, and length-to-diameter (L/db) ratios using a novel testing fixture. A total of 61 ... -
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 ... -
Compression Behavior of Concrete Columns Reinforced with Hybrid Steel-FRP Bars with Enhanced Buckling Resistance
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The steel fiber–reinforced polymer (FRP) composite bar (SFCB) is a novel rebar that consists of an inner steel bar and an outer continuous FRP layer. Its configuration enhances durability and provides a stable positive ... -
Effect of Strain Rate on the Bond Performance of Carbon Fiber–Reinforced Polymer Tendons in Ultrahigh-Performance Concrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This paper aims to investigate the contribution of chemical adhesion and friction to the bond stress of a smooth carbon fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP) tendon in ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC) under different strain ... -
Simplified Second-Order Analysis of Slender FRP-Reinforced Concrete Columns Using the Nominal Curvature Method
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The nominal curvature method is one of the simplified methods for the second-order analysis of steel-RC columns in design codes. The two parameters that are important in the application of this method are the total curvature ... -
Experimental Investigation into the Seismic Performance of GFRP Tube–Confined Concrete-Encased Cross-Shaped Steel Columns
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Modern structures constructed from steel and concrete face two key challenges. Steel corrosion, a major shortcoming, leads to the deterioration of structural performance and can even cause premature failure. The other ... -
Prevention of Brittle Axial Failure of Lightly Reinforced Concrete Walls Retrofitted with FRP Laminate and Anchors
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study investigates a novel retrofitting technique to prevent premature axial failure and collapse of RC walls during earthquakes, attributed to inadequate compressive strain capacity in boundary regions. The technique ... -
Assessment of Ductility Measures of Prestressed Concrete Flexural Members: Application to Hybrid Steel–FRP Systems
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Ductility is an important structural design characteristic for ensuring that any overloaded structural member or structure shows visible warnings of an incipient or impeding failure through large deformations and/or excessive ... -
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, ... -
Effects of CFRP U-Wraps on the Behavior of NSM GFRP Retrofitted Reinforced Concrete Beams
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The near-surface mounted glass fiber–reinforced polymer (NSM GFRP) technique may encounter problems such as peeling-off and premature failure of NSM GFRP. To tackle these issues, this study explores the effects of carbon ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Time-Dependent Behavior of Single Pin–Bearing Connections in Pultruded Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Materials under Normal and Elevated Service Temperatures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This paper presents the results of an experimental investigation into the time-dependent behavior of an E-glass/polyester pultruded fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) material subjected to single pin–bearing loads. The ... -
Seismic Performance Assessment of GFRP-RC Circular Columns under High Torsion Combined with Bending and Shear Cyclic Loading
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study presents the results of an investigation into the seismic performance of six large-scale concrete circular columns reinforced with glass fiber–reinforced polymer (GFRP) reinforcement. Among these columns, one ... -
Two-Way Shear Strength of GFRP-Reinforced Precast Concrete Box Culverts under Vertical Concentrated Loading
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The purpose of this study was to investigate the two-way shear strength of precast concrete box culverts reinforced with glass fiber–reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars. The investigations included testing four full-scale ...