Bridge deck systems developed using conventional materials like concrete and steel have
low strength-to-weight ratios; take long time to install; are prone to premature deterioration …

This paper presents a study on the reinforcement of existing wood elements under bending
loads through the use of FRP materials. An analytical investigation was first conducted on …

Timber structures have been valued for their versatility, aesthetic appeal, and sustainability;
however, they are prone to deterioration over time. With the growing interest in mass timber …

Most wood products include additives. They may be preservatives to protect the wood
against biological degradation or against fire, coatings for protection or to give the wood a …

Timber has been a popular building material for centuries and offers significant sustainable
credentials, high mechanical and durability properties. Availability, ease to use …

This study involved experimental investigation onto the flexural behaviour of glue-laminated
fibre composite sandwich beams with a view of using this material for structural beams …

This paper investigates the flexural behaviors of novel composite sandwich beams that
feature Paulownia or Southern pine wood core and glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) …

Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite bridge deck panels are high-strength, corrosion
resistant, weather resistant, etc., making them attractive for use in new construction or retrofit …

Delamination occurs in all man made composite materials as well as in natural composites
like wood, bones or rocks. Many groups of specialists with widely different backgrounds and …

A set of three old suspended timber floors were flexurally strengthened with carbon fiber–
reinforced polymer (CFRP) strips in order to investigate the effectiveness of externally …