Meso-scale modelling of compressive fracture in concrete with irregularly shaped aggregates

S Naderi, W Tu, M Zhang - Cement and concrete research, 2021 - Elsevier
This paper presents a meso-scale modelling framework to investigate the fracture process in
concrete subjected to uniaxial and biaxial compression accounting for its mesostructural …

[HTML][HTML] Experimental investigation and finite element analysis of reinforced concrete beams strengthened by fibre reinforced polymer composite materials: A review

SB Azuwa, FBM Yahaya - Alexandria Engineering Journal, 2024 - Elsevier
As a composite material, fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) has many uses. Incorporating FRP
composite material enhances the reinforced concrete beams'(RCB) performance, properties …

Experimental and theoretical study on flexural behavior of steel–concrete composite beams strengthened by CFRP plates with unbonded retrofit systems

X Qiang, L Chen, X Jiang - Composite Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
In this paper, the flexural behaviors of steel–concrete composite beams strengthened by
prestressed carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) plate with unbonded retrofit systems …

[HTML][HTML] The behavior of alkali-silica reaction-damaged full-scale concrete bridge deck slabs reinforced with CFRP bars

RZ Alrousan, RA Bara'a - Results in Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Steel material is susceptible to corrosion after being in an aggressive environment and
chemical attacks causing major deficiencies and failure; in some cases, maintenance or …

Sustainable CFRP-reinforced recycled concrete for cleaner eco-friendly construction

LW Zhang, AO Sojobi, KM Liew - Journal of cleaner production, 2019 - Elsevier
This study evaluates the mechanical performance and efficiency of epoxy-coated CFRP-
reinforcements laminates in different recycled concrete beam configurations as well as …

[HTML][HTML] Cyclic behavior of alkali-silica reaction-damaged reinforced concrete beam-column joints strengthened with FRP composites

RZ Al-Rousan - Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
The research investigates the effect of using external fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)–
composites to strengthen the alkali-silica reaction (ASR)-damaged reinforced concrete (RC) …

[HTML][HTML] Impact of elevated temperature and anchored grooves on the shear behavior of reinforced concrete beams strengthened with CFRP composites

RZ Al-Rousan - Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
Exposure of concrete structures to elevated temperatures causes a severe deterioration
because of decomposition of cement hydration products, generation of vapor pressure, and …

[HTML][HTML] Numerical investigation of the seismic vulnerability of bridge piers strengthened with steel fibre reinforced concrete (SFRC) and carbon fibre composites (CFC …

S Harzallah, M Chabaat, M Saidani… - Case Studies in …, 2022 - Elsevier
This research proposes a method aimed at investigating the detection of bridge damage
areas using a rigorous method based on mathematical models of dynamic finite elements …

[HTML][HTML] Performance of slab-column connections of flat slabs strengthened with carbon fiber reinforced polymers

MAL Silva, J Gamage, S Fawzia - Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2019 - Elsevier
Retrofitting of slab-column connections has become a crucial concern as they are highly
vulnerable to fail in punching shear failure. External strengthening is practically feasible …

[PDF][PDF] Influence of macro synthetic fibers on the flexural behavior of reinforced concrete slabs with opening

RZ Al-Rousan - Civ Eng J, 2022 - pdfs.semanticscholar.org
In this study, the flexural behavior of one-way RC slabs after adding the macro
discontinuous structural synthetic fiber (DSSF) under different opening sizes is investigated …