Journal of Composites for Construction: Recent submissions
Now showing items 21-40 of 2036
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Experimental and Analytical Investigation into the Mechanical Performance of a Novel Multitendon CFRP Anchorage
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Aiming to address anchoring challenges associated with carbon fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP) tendons used as cables, this study introduces a three-segment structure CFRP-bonded anchorage and conducts tests. Building upon ... -
Evaluation of FRP-Reinforced Concrete Members without Shear Reinforcement: Analysis Using Shear Crack Propagation Theory
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Determination of the maximum shear capacity of reinforced concrete (RC) beams and slabs has been a challenging task for over 100 years. Recently, the shear crack propagation theory (SCPT) was developed as a unified ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Effect of Bar Surface Geometry on Bond Behavior in GFRP-Reinforced Concrete Beams: Experiments and Design Implications
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The significant influence of the geometric properties of the rebar surface on the bond behavior of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)-reinforced concrete (RC) members is not adequately covered in current design provisions. ... -
Design-Oriented Model of Unified Character to Determine Softening–Hardening Stress–Strain Behavior of FRP-Confined Concrete Columns of General Cross Section
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Even though many experimental studies have evidenced that fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)-confined concrete columns under compression might exhibit a postpeak strain-softening response, followed by a hardening behavior (a ... -
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 ... -
Buckling Analysis of Thin-Walled Structures Based on Trace Theory: A Simple and Efficient Approach for Mechanical Characterization of GFRP Members
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)For unidirectional laminates, four properties are required for mechanical characterization regarding the laminae elastic response: the longitudinal elastic modulus, the transverse elastic modulus, the in-plane shear modulus, ... -
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 ... -
Axial Compressive Performance of Hybrid FRP–Concrete–Steel Double-Skin Tubular Columns with Varying Slenderness Ratios in Square-Circle Configuration
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Hybrid double-skin tubular columns (DSTCs) are a promising form of composite columns in which the concrete is sandwiched between inner steel and outer fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) tubes. A modified form of DSTC incorporating ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Assessment of the CFRP–Concrete Interface Integrity of Original Champlain Bridge Diaphragms through Nondestructive and Semidestructive Testing
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Externally bonded fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have been widely adopted for the rehabilitation of aging bridge infrastructure in recent decades. The major reasons for the utilization of these materials in ... -
Tension–Tension Fatigue Behavior of Ribbed Glass Fiber–Reinforced Polymer Bars in Air
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Fatigue resistance is a crucial aspect in the design of structural components subjected to cyclic loading. Due to the corrosion of steel reinforcement, glass fiber–reinforced polymer bars are increasingly being used in ... -
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 ... -
Structural Behavior of Hybrid FRP–Concrete–Steel Double-Skin Tubular Arches: Experiments and Numerical Modeling
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Hybrid fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)–concrete–steel double-skin tubular members (DSTMs) yield much higher strength-to-weight ratios and much better corrosion resistance than traditional reinforced concrete members. The ... -
Stress Distribution in Concrete with Nonuniform Passive FRP Confinement
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Understanding the stress distribution within concrete structures under complex loading conditions is crucial for investigating their failure mechanisms and ultimate strength design. Nevertheless, internal-stress distribution ... -
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 ... -
Size Effects on Mode I and Mode II Fracture Behavior of FRP–Steel Bonded Interface: Experimental and Numerical Investigation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Wrapped composite joints have emerged as a compelling alternative to traditional welding methods for fabricating steel circular hollow section (CHS) joints. These joints are distinguished by their superior performance in ... -
Simulation of Bond Behavior of FRP–Concrete Joints Using the Lattice Discrete Particle Model
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The premature debonding phenomenon of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites, when externally applied to an RC structure, prevents this technology from fully exploiting its ability of increasing the strength of the ...