Abstract: A durable and very efficient external strengthening system is achieved if steel tendons for posttensioning applications can be replaced with carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) tendons, and if reliable anchorage systems ...

Abstract: The tensioning of carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) rods for prestressed concrete applications or posttensioning repair and strengthening has been met with mixed success. This is primarily because of limitations ...