Optimization and design of carbon fabric‐reinforced cementitious matrix composites

Interest in carbon fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (C-FRCM) composites as structural strengthening materials for reinforced concrete structures has recently increased. In such applications, the mechanical properties of C-FRCM are key to unlocking corresponding effects. Therefore, this study explores different optimization approaches improve loading behaviors composites, fabric contents and surface treatments fiber meshes. Then, a series tensile tests carried out evaluate performance modified composites. Furthermore, experimental results other FRCM collected from literature create larger data pool analysis. Finally, two existing constitutive models — Aveston-Cooper-Kelly (ACK) model AC434 compared against these data.