Journal of Composites for Construction: Recent submissions
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Simulation of Bond Behavior of FRP–Concrete Joints Using the Lattice Discrete Particle Model
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The premature debonding phenomenon of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites, when externally applied to an RC structure, prevents this technology from fully exploiting its ability of increasing the strength of the ... -
Hybrid FRP–Concrete–Steel Double-Skin Tubular Columns: Creep Behavior and Compressive Behavior after Sustained Loading
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Hybrid fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)–concrete–steel double-skin tubular columns (DSTCs), which consist of an inner steel and an outer FRP tube, with the space between the two tubes filled with concrete, are a promising ... -
Tension–Tension Fatigue Behavior of Ribbed Glass Fiber–Reinforced Polymer Bars in Air
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Fatigue resistance is a crucial aspect in the design of structural components subjected to cyclic loading. Due to the corrosion of steel reinforcement, glass fiber–reinforced polymer bars are increasingly being used in ... -
Seismic Testing and Modeling of Full-Scale Substandard RC Columns Retrofitted with Sprayed GFRM with and without Basalt Mesh under High Axial Compression and Shear Demand
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study presents the experimental and analytical hysteretic behaviors of eight full-scale RC square and rectangular columns. The columns were designed to have different shear spans that represent: (1) a column that ... -
Bond and Development Length of GFRP Bars Embedded in Shotcrete
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Glass fiber–reinforced polymer (GFRP)–reinforced concrete structures can be efficiently constructed with the low cost and rapid concrete placement of sprayed concrete, termed shotcrete, whether for new construction or ... -
Mitigating Degradation of GFRP Bars in Seawater–Sea Sand Concrete by Reducing Alkalinity under Accelerated Hydrothermal Seawater Aging
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Glass fiber‒reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars are increasingly recognized as promising reinforcement options for seawater–sea sand concrete because of their chloride resistance. However, the internal alkalinity of concrete ... -
Flexural Behavior of Basalt Textile–Reinforced Engineered Cementitious Composite Plates after Exposure to Elevated Temperatures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The present work aims to study the residual flexural behavior of basalt textile–reinforced engineered cementitious composite (ECC) systems after exposure to elevated temperatures. A total of 48 plates were prepared and ... -
Effect of Slenderness on Hybrid FRP-Strengthened RC Columns under Eccentric Compression: An Experimental and Analytical Study
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)RC columns are commonly strengthened using external bonding (EB) of carbon fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP) materials. The confinement effect provided by the EB of CFRP fabric is highly effective for short columns under ... -
Shear and Flexural Strengthening of Glued-Laminated Timber Beams Using Externally Bonded Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Sheets
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study evaluated the effectiveness of using externally bonded fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) sheets at increasing the load-carrying capacity of glued-laminated (glulam) timber beams. The investigation examined a range ... -
Deflection and Cracking of Fiber-Reinforced Self-Consolidated Concrete Beams Reinforced with GFRP Bars under Cyclic Loading
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Deflection and crack width under service loads are crucial factors that dictate the flexural design of elements reinforced with glass fiber–reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars, primarily due to their relatively low elastic ... -
Strengthening of Confined Masonry Walls with Openings Using Externally Bonded Reinforced Composites
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The use of externally bonded composites to strengthen confined masonry (CM) walls is gaining popularity as a means to enhance earthquake resistance. This study employed two strengthening techniques—fabric-reinforced ... -
Shear Strength Model for Reinforced Concrete Beams with U-Wrapped FRCM Composites Based on the Critical Shear Crack Width Evolution
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This paper presents a new procedure to determine the different shear strength contributions of RC beams strengthened with U-wrapped externally bonded (EB) fiber-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) composites. A main shear ... -
Experimental Study and Analysis of the Pullout Properties of Glued-In Rods Inserted Parallel to Grain in Side-Pressure Laminated Bamboo Lumber
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Glued-in rod connections (GIRc) in timber or bamboo joints are characterized by high stiffness, strength, and aesthetic appeal. In this study, pullout tests were conducted on 42 specimens of GIRc in side-pressure laminated ... -
Axial Compressive Behavior of Concrete Confined by Sustainable Lightweight Fabric-Reinforced Cementitious Matrix
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study investigates the axial compressive behavior of concrete confined with a newly developed lightweight carbon fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) system, incorporating expanded glass (EG) aggregates and ... -
Fatigue Performance of Hybrid FRP–Concrete–Steel Double-Skin Tubular Beams
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Hybrid double-skin tubular beams (DSTBs) containing an outer fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) tube, annular concrete, and an inner steel tube have been used as girders or main elements of arch bridges. The fatigue behavior ... -
Effect of Environmental Loads on Concrete Shrinkage and Strain in GFRP Bars in Slabs on Ground: Field Monitoring and Analysis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Glass fiber–reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars have been increasingly used in civil engineering over recent decades, with expected service lives exceeding 100 years, owing to their advantages such as a high strength-to-weight ... -
Nonlinear Modeling Parameters for Reinforced Concrete Columns Retrofitted with Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Jackets
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Current seismic evaluation and retrofit guidelines and standards, such as the ASCE standard ASCE/SEI 41-23, Seismic evaluation and retrofit of existing buildings (ASCE 41), provide recommendations for nonlinear modeling ... -
Experimental Study on the Bond Behavior of the CFRP Bar–UHPC Interface in Composite Anchorage
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The bond performance at the interface between carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) bar and ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC) in composite anchorage was experimentally studied, and a suitable bar surface configuration ... -
Reliability-Based Design Aid for Evaluation and FRP Retrofit of Existing RC Bending Members by Considering Project-Specific Conditions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This paper presents the formulation of a reliability-based design aid to assess the need for strengthening existing reinforced concrete (RC) flexural members and optimize the retrofit using externally bonded fiber-reinforced ... -
Analytical Load–Strain Model for FRP-Reinforced Concrete Hollow Columns under Axial Compression
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The use of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars as longitudinal and transverse reinforcement in concrete columns has become attractive because of their higher corrosion resistance compared with conventional steel bars. ...