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• Published Open access Original Research Special issue 11 Jul 2024

  Enhanced Durability and Performance of Reinforced Concrete Beams through CFRP Wrapping: An Experimental Investigation

  By Ashok Kumar Suluguru, Brunda Ungarala, B. Vamsi Krishna

  Abstract: Globally, maintaining and repairing aging reinforced concrete structures poses a significant challenge for the construction industry. Numerous structures built before modern earthquake-resistant design codes lack adequate seismic resilience. Additionally, evolving service requirements often necessitate strengthening existing structures to handle increased loads. While past research explored the effectiveness of various Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) wrappings under specific conditions, limited studies have comprehensively compared the performance of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 4, 2024 · pp. 37–49 Read article →