YaBeSH Digital Library: Recent submissions
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Increasing Remaining Fatigue Life of Steel Plates Using Bonded Ultrahigh-Modulus CFRP Plates: The Effect of Cyclic History and Bond Length
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Fatigue cracking in steel structures poses a significant threat to their long-term performance and reduces their fatigue life. This study examines the effect of a repair intervention using ultrahigh-modulus carbon ... -
Axial Compressive Performance of Confined Concrete Columns Reinforced with FRP Grid Cage Stirrups
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)-reinforced concrete columns have gained interest for use in corrosive environments due to their high tensile strength and corrosion resistance. This study aims to improve the compressive ... -
Rapid Visualization of FRP–Concrete Interfacial Defects Using Scanning Array Infrared Thermography
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Externally bonded fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) laminates are widely used to strengthen RC structures. However, interfacial defects at the FRP–concrete bonding layer can lead to reduction of strength. Therefore, ... -
In-Service Performance Deterioration Analysis of FRP-Reinforced Concrete Structures Exposed to Natural Marine Environments: A Theoretical Approach and Application
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract This paper proposes a theoretical framework for analyzing the in-service performance degradation of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)–reinforced concrete structures exposed to natural marine environments, focusing ... -
Dynamic Characteristics of Typhoon-Induced Structural Vibration of a Long-Span Suspension Bridge Using Recurrence Quantification Analysis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractField monitoring of long-span bridges under typhoons is essential for safety assurance and wind-resistant design; however, their nonlinear and nonstationary dynamic characteristics remain insufficiently understood. ... -
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 ... -
Probability Distribution Modeling of Sparse Data for Geotechnical Reliability Analysis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractGeotechnical parameters are often uncertain due to the spatial variability of geotechnical engineering materials. Additionally, it is difficult to obtain a large number of data because of the time, cost, and site ... -
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 ...