• 20 four-point bending tests on timber beams. NSM BFRP and GFRP reinforced beams were studied. The flexural behaviour was improved by FRP reinforcement. A theoretical model able to predict the strength presented. Near Surface Mounted (NSM) fibre polymer (FRP) bars is an effective technique of improving performance Despite potential technique, literature remains limited, whilst there not any st...

Some of the advantages that results from the structural strengthening of concrete slabs using prestressed fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) systems are as follows: the prestressed FRP delays the formation and propagation of cracks, and both the serviceability and the flexural capacity are increased. In this research program, the flexural performance of a concrete slab strengthened with a three-sta...

Fiber-reinforced polymeric composites are used widely due to their unique properties of light weight, stiffness and high strength weight ratio. During processing and servicing, the composite materials undergoes delamination, and petalling. Computational model was constructed for finite element modeling to reflect material purpose under impact load and relevant material properties were taken. In...

Composite reinforcing bars (rebars) that are used in concrete members with high performance (strength and durability) properties could have beneficial effects on the behavior of these members. This is especially vital when a building is constructed in an aggressive environment, for instance a corrosive environment. Although tension capacity/weight (or volume) ratios in composite rebars (carbon ...

design of bridge deck with long-term strength, durability and permanence is a significant interest for engineers. one applicable solution to this challenge could be via using hybrid system consisting of conventional materials such as concrete and steel with frp plates which is also known as composite deck. since these deck are relatively new so their performance is not completely known. the pre...