Journal of Composites for Construction: Recent submissions
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Axial Compression Behavior of Square RC Columns Confined with Textile-Reinforced Ultrahigh-Toughness Cementitious Composite Jackets
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Textile-reinforced ultrahigh-toughness cementitious composite, referred to as TRU, is an innovative strengthening system that has superior crack resistance and durability compared with textile-reinforced mortar. ... -
Experimental and Analytical Investigation of the Pullout Behavior of FRP Bars in Engineered Timber
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Glued-in rods are commonly used to strengthen or connect timber elements. To date, there has been relatively little testing to quantify the pullout capacity of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars in timber. This ... -
Stress–Strain Behavior of FRP-Confined Concrete under Eccentric Loading
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Because of its complex cracking mechanisms and nonlinear behavior, concrete exhibits a distinctive stress–strain behavior under multiaxial stress conditions or varying load paths. However, for some scenarios, ... -
Durability of GFRP Bars under Compression with Different Length-to-Diameter Ratios Exposed to a Simulated Concrete Environment
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract There is increasing interest in using glass fiber–reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars for reinforcement in compressive members such as concrete columns and bridge piers. However, the understanding of their long-term ... -
Shear Strengthening and Anchorage Effects of CFRP U-Wraps in Flexurally Strengthened Reinforced Concrete Beams
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract This study investigates the combined effects of shear strengthening and anchorage provided by carbon fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP) U-wraps in reinforced concrete beams strengthened in flexure using externally ... -
Thermally Damaged Concrete: Repair through Textile-Reinforced Mortar Jackets
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract The paper explores the residual mechanical properties of concrete subjected to high temperatures and assesses the effectiveness of confining jackets with textile-reinforced mortars (TRMs) in restoring the axial ... -
Evaluation of the Durability and Flexural Performance of BFRP-RC Beams in Aggressive Marine Environments
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Basalt fiber–reinforced polymer (BFRP) reinforcing bars have become a viable substitute for conventional steel reinforcement in concrete structures, primarily due to their exceptional resistance to corrosion and ... -
Effects of Graphene on the Moisture Absorption, Mechanical, Thermal, and Durability Properties of GFRP Bars
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Pultruded glass fiber–reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars are widely used in civil engineering applications due to their light weight, high strength, and corrosion resistance. Durability concerns remain critical, ... -
Interface Shear Capacity of Rough and Smooth Concrete Interfaces with GFRP Shear-Friction Reinforcement
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Glass fiber‒reinforced polymer (GFRP) has emerged as a promising alternative to steel reinforcement, owing to its light weight and corrosion resistance. Despite its advantages, research on GFRP as shear-friction ... -
Fatigue Behavior of Segmental Precast Concrete Decks Post-Tensioned with GFRP Rods
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract This study investigates the cyclic behavior of segmental precast concrete decks reinforced and post-tensioned with glass fiber–reinforced polymer (GFRP) rods, replicating the repetitive loading conditions induced ... -
Tensile Performance of GFRP Bars after Being Sprayed with Shotcrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Shotcreting involves pneumatically spraying concrete at high velocities of approximately 100 km/h, yielding efficient construction, but raises concerns that the high-velocity spray can damage glass fiber–reinforced ... -
Prediction of Immediate Deflection and Flexural Capacity of Unbonded Posttensioned Concrete Members Strengthened with External FRP Composites
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Existing codes and design guidelines do not provide a procedure to compute the immediate deflection of unbonded posttensioned members strengthened with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. The existing ... -
Flexural Strength and Deformation Capacity of PC Members with Combined Bonded and Unbonded Steel or CFRP Tendons
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Some potential applications where bonded steel or carbon fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP) tendons are combined with unbonded tendons are in the staged construction of prestressed concrete (PC) members and when ... -
Experimental Study of the Axial Compression–Bending Interaction Behavior of Square Fiber–Reinforced Concrete Columns with GFRP Reinforcement
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Glass fiber–reinforced polymer (GFRP)–RC columns can fail in a brittle manner under combined axial compression and bending moment. Discrete macrofiber addition can improve the pseudoductility of GFRP-RC elements ... -
Structural Behavior and Design of Recycled LDPE-FRP Hybrid Beams for Bridge Collision Protection
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract The paper summarizes results of a pilot study that evaluates both the service and ultimate short-term behavior of hybrid beams made of recycled low-density polyethylene (LDPE) plastic matrix and reinforced with ... -
Anchored Spiral Jacketing: A Novel Approach to Improve the Elevated Temperature Resistance of FRP-Confined Concrete Columns
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract The fire and thermal performance of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) materials and structures is a significant challenge in the context of rehabilitating civil structures. To address this problem, this paper proposes ... -
Failure Mechanism in TRM-Strengthened Damaged Concrete Based on Three-Dimensional Mesoscale Modeling
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract The behavior of textile-reinforced mortar (TRM) composites in different substrates depends on the strength of the textile, the matrix, and the substrate. Simulating three key failure modes—TRM debonding, textile ... -
Numerical Analysis of the Flexural Response of CFRP-Strengthened RC Beams Subjected to Low-Velocity Impact
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract A fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) sheet bonding method for the flexural strengthening of existing RC members under impact loading has not yet been established because the strengthening effects of the sheet and the ... -
Postfire Axial Compression Behavior of Unloaded RC Columns Strengthened with CFRP Jackets
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have been widely recognized as an effective solution for strengthening and repairing RC structures, owing to their mechanical properties and ease of application. Among ... -
Splitting Behavior of Geopolymeric Recycled Aggregate Concrete Confined with GFRP Tubes under Impact Loading
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract The utilization of geopolymeric recycled aggregate concrete (GRAC) is a sustainable solution to alleviate the overexploitation of mineral resources and reduce the carbon emissions of the cement industry. Casting ...