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89 articles for “reinforcement bars”
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Characteristics and Comparison of Continuous Casting Machine (CCM) and Reheat Furnace (RHF) Rolled Reinforcement Bar
Abstract: Modern rolling process introduces manufacturing of reinforcement bar in combination of continuouscasting and straight rolling to avoid time and cost losses and produce fine quality reinforcement bar.Using the core heat or heat inside the raw material (generally known as billet), the rolling process iscarried out. This modernized rolling process overcomes reheating losses and cost of transportationand of course cost of reheating which were faced in previous manufacturing processes. During therolling, …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 17–27 Read article
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Bond Response of RCC Cube by using Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Bar
Abstract: The results of an experimental examination into the flexural and bond characteristics of Glass fibre reinforced polymer material in structural concrete are presented in this paper. In this study, glass fibre reinforced polymer bars of varied diameters were used. The performance of these bars with full and partial steel bar replacement is investigated. The major goal of this inquiry is to use Glass fibre reinforced polymer bars in water retaining …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Effect of TMT Bar Lugging on Steel Reinforcement Failure Mode under Monotonic Loading
Abstract: Thermo-mechanically treated (TMT) ribbed bars modify the overall progress of failure in reinforced concrete. The ribs maintain anchorage after friction on the rest of the bar is eliminated during deformation, taking up the ultimate compressive load. This however, is inadvertently jeopardized by the stress concentration effect of the rib geometry. This paper analyses the extent to which some of the geometric forms of bar lugging affect the prevalence of ductile …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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Study on Variation of Bond using Anti Corrosive Reagents on Reinforcing Steel Bar
Abstract: Variation of bond stress with different anti corrosive reagent was determined. When bar is embedded in concrete it is corroded in course of time and corrosion products form pit or holes on the surface of reinforcing bar and reduce cross sectional area of steel and also reduce bond capacity. To protect corrosion, different anti corrosive reagent are available in the market. But the effect of bond, of reinforcing bar with …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 22–36 Read article
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Stiffness of Concrete Flexural Members Increases on Use of Shape Memory Alloy Bars as Reinforcement
Abstract: This paper describes the properties of Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) and its useful aspect towards utilization in civil engineering structures. The non-linear material behavior in terms of shape memory effect, superelasticity, martensite damping and variable stiffness is presented. The values of effective moment of inertia and cracking moment, of treated and controlled Reinforced Concrete (RC) beams were determined using ACI 318, AS 3600 and CEB-FIP model codes. Treated beams were …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 124–138 Read article
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Study of Influence of Corrosion and Cracking on Bond Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Member
Abstract: Reinforced concrete, as composite material has occupied special place in the modern construction of different type of structure. Reinforced concrete is inherently durable and near maintenance free construction material. Service life of reinforced concrete structure can be significantly reduced when the corrosion of reinforcing steel is initiated; the product of corrosion expands and occupies greater volume than original volume of steel, eventually causes cracking of concrete. The composite action of …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 58–67 Read article
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Enhancing Fire Performance of Steel Reinforcement in RCC Structures: A Comprehensive Investigation
Abstract: The assessment, repair, and rehabilitation of fire-damaged structures have become crucial due to the rise in significant building fires.This particular field necessitates proficiency in various domains including concrete technology, material science and testing, structural engineering, and repair materials and processes. Researchers and developers are currently engaged in extensive efforts to tackle the challenges related to improving the fire resistance of steel reinforcement in reinforced concrete (RCC) structures. These endeavors involve …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 33–40 Read article
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Comparative Study of Corrosion Resisting Behavior of Steel Reinforcement
Abstract: The corrosion of reinforcing steel in concrete had received increasing attention in recent years because of the severe damage to concrete structures. It is so severe that we need a high cost dramatic repair of the structure. The corrosion of reinforcing steel results mainly from the destruction of the protective oxide film by chloride attack or/and carbonation of the concrete. Extensive research into factors contributing to corrosion of reinforcing steel …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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Performance of GFRP Bars in Flexural Members: A Comparative Study with Metal Bars Using FEA and Experimental Study
Abstract: In recent years, GFRP bars have been introduced as a replacement for metal bars as reinforcement in flexural members. This study evaluates the use of GFRP bars as the main reinforcement in flexural members such as beams through computer simulations and experimental work. A 4-meter beam from a sample structure, analyzed as per IS 875 (1987) Part 2, was considered for the study. This beam was designed considering both metal …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 262–267 Read article
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AI-Driven Inverse Design of Functionally Graded Bio-Nanocomposites for Sustainable High-Barrier Packaging
Abstract: Multilayer plastic packaging realizes high barrier performance through laminated heterogeneous structures, but the heterogeneous structure has severe end-of-life challenges caused by the interfacial incompatibility of materials and the poor recyclability. This study proposes the inverse design of functionally graded PLA-nanoclay composite films by reinforcement learning as a monolithic alternative to traditional multilayer systems. Twin-screw extrusion is designed as a continuous control Markov decision process, and proximal policy optimization (PPO) is …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1547–1564 Read article
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Effect of Barium Sulphate on Mechanical Properties of Woven Aloe Vera/Flax Reinforced Epoxy Composites
Abstract: Natural fiber-reinforced composites are becoming popular because of their lightweight, eco-friendly, and sustainable nature. Nevertheless, single-fiber composites tend to exhibit poor mechanical performance. This research paper has created a hybrid composite bonded with woven Aloe vera and flax reinforced with an epoxy bond. Barium sulphate (BaSO4) filler was added to further improve the properties. The fibers were subjected to sodium hydroxide (NaOH) to enhance bonding with the matrix and the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 355–365 Read article
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Bond Behavior of Reinforced Concrete using Artificial Sand with Quarry Dust as Fine Aggregate
Abstract: Reinforced concrete (RC) is most widely used material in the construction industry. Normally natural sand is used as fine aggregate in the production of conventional concrete. Natural sand is obtained from the river bed through mining operation. To fulfill the requirement of construction industry excessive mining of sand from river bed has been carried out. It is causing threat to the natural environment. Hence, Indian government has led down restrictions …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 44–50 Read article
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Fiber-Reinforced Cement Mortar for Brick Masonry
Abstract: Masonry construction has some advantages in comparison to reinforced concrete and steel construction. Masonry buildings are widely used for housing construction not only in India but in many parts of the world. These advantages are thermal comfort, sound control, possibility of addition and alterations after construction, less form work, easy and inexpensive repair, use of locally available material, need of less skilled labor and less engineering intervention, etc. Seismic resistance …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 7–10 Read article
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Monitoring the Structural Health of RC Beam Lap Splices using Wave Propagation and PZT Sensors
Abstract: This paper describes the use of piezoelectric sensors in a wave propagation-based Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) method to identify lap splices in steel reinforcing bars. Straight and lapped steel bars with lap lengths of 10° and 20° were used for the experiments. Lead Zirconate Titanate (PZT) transducers were employed, one of which served as an actuator to produce stress waves and the other as a sensor to record the signals …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 65–70 Read article
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Approaches for Corrosion Prediction and Management of Steel Reinforcement in Concrete: A Systematic Review
Abstract: Load bearing concrete structures need steel reinforcement bar (rebar), which are prone to attack by the corrosive environment inside the concrete due to constant ingress of moisture, pollutant gases and anions (mainly Cl−, SO42−). In recent models for the potential life span, the causes of failure of concrete structures have been established principally due to the chloride (Cl−) ion, because of the ease in transportation of Cl− in concrete and …
Published in Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research & Advances · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 Read article
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Analysis of Fibre Reinforced Beams
Abstract: There has been research into the flexural behaviour of composite beams with a variety of fibre layer depths, all of which were designed using the balancing section and the limit state design idea. The fibre depth is estimated to be 112 mm (d = 112 mm), with the first three dimensions being 94.44 mm (d1 = 94.44 mm), 46.12 mm (d2 = 22.35 mm), and 22.35 mm (d3) respectively. The …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 4, 2023 · pp. 53–59 Read article
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Strengthening of RC Structures Using CFRP-Near Surface Mounted Technique
Abstract: This study reviews the literature on fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) and their applications in near-surface mounted (NSM) applications. Since fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites outperform many conventional steel reinforcing methods in terms of quality, they are nearly entirely dependent on advanced concrete technology. Many structures that will still be in use two decades from now have already been constructed. A portion of these structures must undergo enhancements or be replaced, as they …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 5, 2024 · pp. 304–313 Read article
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Current status of reinforced thermal spray coatings to increase corrosion resistance of boiler tube steels
Abstract: AbstractThermal barrier coatings are one of the best techniques to protect the metal surface from erosion corrosion attach. Aluminium and nickel based alloys are extensively used as thermal barrier coated materials with various techniques such as HVOF, APS etc. The techniques for applying the coatings gain their importance in thermal spray which results to get a layer deposited without affecting the properties of substrate material. Thermal spray coatings have been …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Corrosion inhibitors of steel to stainless
Abstract: Concrete reinforced with steel and rebars is affected by surface corrosion of steels in being embedded state. Corrosion of chloride and carbureted moisture in embedded steels reduce life of concrete of high ways. Use of steel in corroded and un-corroded state shows more life in case of reinforcements in un-corroded state at laboratory scale. Flexural strength is more effective characteristics to determine state of concrete within lifeline period. Quality of …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 17–26 Read article
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Physics-Informed Machine Learning and Multiscale Modeling for Structure–Property Quantification of Polymer Composites
Abstract: The growing need for light-weight, high strength, and sustainable polymer composites has led to the development of smart methods that enable accurate structural-property quantification and material design. However, conventional methods have been predominantly data-based, thus ignoring physical constraints as well as multi-scale interactions involving fiber, matrix, interface, and process parameters, leading to lower accuracy and poor robustness and interpretability of the models. In this study, a Cat Swarm Optimization-Tuned Physics-Informed …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article