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Experimental and Numerical Studies on the Behavior of Eccentrically Loaded Square FRP Tube Concrete–Encased Steel Columns
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract This study investigated the load-bearing capacity, ductility, and confinement effectiveness of square fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) tube concrete–encased steel columns (FCSCs) under eccentric loading using a ... -
Flexural Performance Assessment of FRP-Strengthened RC Arches
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract The research reported in this paper investigates the effectiveness of utilizing externally bonded fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) laminates for the flexural strengthening of RC arches. In order to provide an ... -
Unbiased Model of the Contribution of NSM CFRP Systems to Shear Resistance in RC Beams Utilizing Multiobjective Optimization
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract This study presents the development of a predictive model for assessing the contribution of near-surface mounted (NSM) carbon fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP) systems to the shear resistance of RC beams. The primary ... -
Environmental Boundary Conditions for Prediction of Temperature Distribution in Hybrid GFRP Sandwich Panels under Service Conditions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Understanding and accurately predicting the thermal behavior of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites is critical for their reliable application in structural systems. This study focuses on predicting temperature ... -
Flexural Performance of UHPC Beams with Externally Prestressed Plain CFRP Tendons
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract This paper reports the flexural performance of ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC) beams externally prestressed with carbon fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP) tendons. To consider the influence of concrete strengths, ... -
Closure to “Assessment of Resistance Factors for LRFD of Steel Bolted Connections in Pultruded FRP Frames”
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Axial Compressive Behavior of Seawater–Sea Sand Concrete Columns Confined with GFRP Stirrups
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract This study investigates the axial compressive behavior of seawater–sea sand concrete (SSC) columns confined with glass fiber–reinforced polymer (GFRP) stirrups. An experimental program was conducted on 22 GFRP ... -
Discussion of “Assessment of Resistance Factors for LRFD of Steel Bolted Connections in Pultruded FRP Frames”
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Synergistic Effect of Nano-TiO2 and Organic Montmorillonite Modification of Epoxy Resin on the Characteristics of the CFRP–Concrete Interface
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract This study investigates the influence of a composite material comprising nano-titanium dioxide (TiO2), nanosized organic montmorillonite (OMMT), and epoxy resin on the bond–slip performance of the interface between ... -
Analysis of ASCE 74 Design Equations for Local Flange and Web Buckling of Pultruded GFRP Members
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Forum papers are thought-provoking opinion pieces or essays founded in fact, sometimes containing speculation, on a civil engineering topic of general interest and relevance to the readership of the journal. The views ... -
Experimental and Theoretical Analysis of the Torsional Behavior of Flanged RC Members Strengthened with Bond-Critical FRP Systems
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract This study aims to enhance the understanding of the torsional behavior of RC members strengthened with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) sheets, a topic that remains underexplored. It advances the field through ... -
Overview and Aspects of the European Technical Specification CEN/TS 19101:2022, “Design of Fibre-Polymer Composite Structures”
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract In November 2022, the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) published the Technical Specification CEN/TS 19101:2022, “Design of Fibre-Polymer Composite Structures.” These design provisions, which follow the ... -
Strength and Deformability of FRP-Jacketed Large-Size Concrete Cylinders after Exposure to Long-Term Actual Environmental Effects
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract This study focuses on the compressive behavior of large-sized concrete cylinders externally jacketed with carbon or glass fiber–reinforced polymer (FRP: CFRP or GFRP) sheets after prolonged exposure to natural ... -
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 ...