Experimental Evaluation and Strain-Based Design of Inclined FRP Anchors for RC T-Beam Flexural Strengthening

Abstract

Abstract The use of externally bonded fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites to strengthen RC structures has gained wide adoption due to the favorable mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of FRP materials. A key limitation, however, is ... Practical Applications This research focuses on inclined fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) spike anchors as a means of improving the effectiveness of FRP retrofits for RC beams. Traditional FRP systems often fail prematurely due to debonding, which prevents ...