Journal of Composites for Construction: Recent submissions
Now showing items 241-260 of 2054
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Probabilistic Calibration of Compressive Stress–Strain Models for FRP-Confined Concrete in Square Cross Section Members
(ASCE, 2022-6-1)The confinement effect of concrete by fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) jackets may significantly enhance the axial compressive performance of concrete, although the results are variable. Therefore, rational calibration of ... -
Flexural Durability of Seawater Coral Aggregate Concrete Beams Reinforced with Basalt FRP Bars
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)The application of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforcement in coral aggregate concrete (CAC) structures is a new solution to the shortage of construction materials on islands and reefs far from the mainland and to the ... -
Compressive Behavior of Masonry Columns Confined with FRCM Systems: Research Overview and Analytical Proposals
(ASCE, 2022-6-1)Fabric–reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) composites have emerged as a viable solution for the external confinement of deficient masonry members. They represent an appealing alternative to fiber–reinforced polymer (FRP) ... -
Reliability-Based Calibration of New Design Procedure for Reinforced Concrete Columns under Simultaneous Confinement by Fiber-Reinforced Polymers and Steel
(ASCE, 2022-6-1)External confinement of reinforced concrete (RC) columns with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) jackets and/or wraps is a technique extensively used for strengthening and retrofit of structurally deficient columns. The ... -
Assessment of Bond Strength of GFRP Bars Embedded in Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Composites
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)In this study, the bond behavior of sand-coated glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars embedded in cementitious composite matrix reinforced with the recently developed basalt fiber (BF) pellets and steel fibers (SF) ... -
Behavior of CFRP-Strengthened Chamfered Laminated Bamboo Lumber under Eccentric Compression
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)Laminated bamboo lumber (LBL) is an engineered bamboo with consistent and reliable mechanical properties that can be utilized in structural applications. Experimental studies showed that LBL columns perform well under ... -
Enhancement of FRP Cable Anchor System: Optimization of Load Transfer Component and Full-Scale Cable Experiment
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)In this study, the compressive behavior of a load transfer component (LTC) for a fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) cable anchor system (CAS) was improved using three types of microfibers, including 8-μm-diameter and 13-μm-diameter ... -
Confinement Characteristics of GFRP-RC Circular Columns under Simulated Earthquake Loading: A Numerical Study
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)The seismic behavior of fiber-reinforced polymer-reinforced concrete (FRP-RC) columns is far from being fully explored. Therefore, numerical and analytical studies were performed to address the effects of different parameters ... -
Composite-Wedge Anchorage for Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Tendons
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)A novel composite-wedge anchorage is proposed here for prestressing fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) tendons. The composite wedge was designed and optimized in terms of the length and elastic modulus of the wedge segments ... -
Influence of Coarse Aggregate Size on the Bonding between CFRP Sheets and Metakaolin-Based Geopolymer Concrete and Ordinary Concrete
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)Geopolymers have been employed as a replacement material for cement in construction because they are better for the environment than are other replacement material options. In recent decades, externally bonded carbon ... -
Behavior of Different-Sized FRP-Confined Square Compound Concrete Columns Containing Recycled Concrete Lumps
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)A new concrete recycling method is to crush demolished concrete into distinctly large recycled concrete lumps (RCLs), which are in a direct mix with fresh concrete, leading to the so-called compound concrete. Not only can ... -
FRP Tension Ties: State-of-the-Art Review of Existing Design Guidance for Debonding Capacity and Applicability to Concrete Diaphragm Seismic Strengthening
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) ties can be used to provide tensile capacity to seismic-deficient concrete diaphragms, but there are no existing research or design provisions and guidance on how to design such ties is ... -
Bond Performance of GFRP Bar-Splicing in Reinforced Concrete Beams
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)The bond between fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars and concrete is the weakest link in the chain of parameters affecting the behavior of FRP-reinforced structures. In this study, eight glass fiber–reinforced polymer ... -
Numerical Modeling and Performance Assessment of Bridge Column Strengthened by FRP and Polyurea under Combined Collision and Blast Loading
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)Highway bridge piers could be underdesigned for a multihazardous condition involving vehicle collision and air blast based on the current design code. The piers are often positioned in such a fashion that it is neither ... -
Effect of Internal Stirrups on the Eccentric Compression Behavior of FRP-Confined RC Columns Based on Finite-Element Analysis
(ASCE, 2022-2-1)Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) have been widely used in the retrofitting and rehabilitation of reinforced concrete (RC) columns because they can provide substantial lateral confinement to concrete. Conventionally, the ... -
Experimental Investigation of Large-Scale Eccentrically Loaded GFRP-Reinforced High-Strength Concrete Columns
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)Ten large-scale high-strength concrete (HSC) circular columns were constructed and tested to failure. Nine columns were internally reinforced with glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars and spirals, whereas one was ... -
Compressive Performance of Partially CFRP-Confined Square Seawater–Sea Sand Concrete Columns with Internal Epoxy-Coated Reinforcement
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)This study first presents an experimental investigation on the compressive behavior of carbon fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP)-confined square seawater–sea sand concrete (SSC) columns with embedded epoxy-coated reinforcement ... -
Effects of Immersion in Water, Alkaline Solution, and Seawater on the Shear Performance of Basalt FRP Bars in Seawater–Sea Sand Concrete
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)This article presents an experimental study investigating the long-term shear performance of basalt fiber–reinforced polymer (BFRP) bars wrapped in seawater–sea sand concrete (SSC) immersed in different solution environments. ... -
Experimental Investigation on the Behavior of Hollow-Core Glass Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Columns with GFRP Bars
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)Steel reinforcing bars, helices, and fibers in concrete columns are susceptible to corrosion, particularly in aggressive environments. This study experimentally investigated the use of corrosion-free glass fiber-reinforced ... -
Cyclic Loading of Glued-In FRP Rods in Timber: Experimental and Analytical Study
(ASCE, 2022-4-1)The axial load capacity and stiffness of carbon fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber–reinforced polymer (GFRP) rods glued in timber is investigated under cyclic loading as the main design consideration for ...