Corrosion of steel reinforcement in concrete slabs undermines structural durability and shortens the lifespan of concrete structures. Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) is a promising material offering benefits such as high strength, corrosion re...
This paper presents the results of pull-out tests conducted to investigate the interfacial bond behavior between a carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) grid–polymer cement mortar (PCM) reinforcing layer and existing concrete, and proposes a s...
In the present study, fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP) grid-reinforced concrete with very rapid hardening polymer (VRHP) mortar composites were fabricated using three types of design methods for the FRP grid (hand lay-up method, resin infusion method,...
An experimental program was implemented to investigate the shear transfer mechanism of carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) grids and expanded polystyrene (EPS) rigid foam insulation in three wythe precast concrete sandwich wall panels. The purpose...
Concrete members are typically designed so that flexural failure initiates with steel yielding and ends with concrete crushing in compression in order to take advantage of the yielding property of steel that allows for large deformations prior to any...
To investigate the effects of freeze–thaw cycles on the fatigue performance of reinforced concrete beams strengthened with carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) grid-polymer modified cement mortar (PCM) composites, this study conducted experim...
This article discloses the activity developed in the framework of the research project “GRID” aiming at the feasibility demonstration of a fiber optic sensing system (FOS), based on fiber Bragg gratings (FGB), embedded in the ribs of a co...
This study investigates the strengthening mechanisms of a Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) grid and Polymer-modified Cement Mortar (PCM) system for damaged reinforced concrete (RC) beams in flexure. Experimental tests were conducted on five sho...
This study investigated the flexural behavior of concrete one-way slabs reinforced with CFRP grids as longitudinal reinforcement, employing both experimental and finite element (FE) methods. A total of eight concrete one-way slabs were tested, includ...
This study investigates the tensile behavior of carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and textile-reinforced mortar (TRM) under various design variables to enhance understanding and application in construction structures. TRM reinforced with CFRP gr...
Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs), which are resistant to corrosion, are used as reinforcement material for concrete. However, the flexural behavior of concrete members reinforced with FRPs can vary depending on the properties of FRPs. In this study,...
This study investigates the shear behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) beams that have been strengthened using carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) grids with engineered cementitious composite (ECC) through finite element (FE) analysis. The analysi...
Corrosion in reinforced concrete (RC) structures has led to the increased adoption of non-corrosive materials, such as carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRPs), as replacements for traditional steel rebar. However, ensuring the long-term reliability...
Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) are being increasingly used to replace rebars as reinforcements for concrete. In this study, the flexural behavior of one-way concrete slabs reinforced with a grid-type carbon FRP (CFRP) (carbon grid), in the form of...
Textile-reinforced concrete (TRC) has many advantages, including corrosion resistance, but TRC is a novel composite material and there is limited experimental research on the flexural behavior of TRC members. This paper aims to experimentally evaluat...
Two precast concrete thin-shell wall panels were subjected to reverse-cyclic lateral loads to replicate wind fatigue over a 50-year design lifetime prior to loading to failure. The panels consisted of an outer wythe of concrete connected to light-gau...
Due to climate change and current efforts to reduce emissions in the construction sector, this study evaluates and discusses the results of a comparative cradle-to-grave Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), with a main focus on Global Warming Potential for f...
Reinforced concrete two-way slabs are important elements in the construction field, and their impact response under drop-weight impact is a complex mechanical issue that can cause the collapse of heavy structures. Previous research has documented the...
This paper investigates the shear strengthening effect of a number of reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened by a reinforcement layer which combines carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) grid and polymer cement mortar (PCM). A total of ten RC b...
When reinforced concrete structures are subjected to impact loads, they may suddenly yield or fail, or even collapse as a whole. In this paper, the impact resistance of reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened with carbon fiber reinforced polymer...
Carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) is the main material of aircraft skin. Preparing superhydrophobic anti-icing/deicing surface on the CFRP is of great importance for aircraft flight safety. In this work, a variety of multi-scale micro-nano struc...
Coverage and connectivity are two important performance metrics in wireless sensor networks. In this paper, we study the sensor placement problem to achieve both coverage and connectivity. Instead of using the simplistic disk coverage model, we use o...
The use of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in retrofitting and strengthening reinforced concrete (RC) slabs has gained substantial attention due to their durability, high strength-to-weight ratio, and ease of application. The objective of t...
With the innovative composite material carbon-reinforced concrete, thin-walled, high-performance components can be realized. A combination of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) bars and non-metallic textile grids is advantageous as it exploits th...
Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) are being increasingly used to replace rebars as reinforcements for concrete. This study evaluated the seismic behavior of concrete walls reinforced with grid-type carbon FRP (CFRP; carbon grid) through quasi-static c...
An integrable sensor inlay for monitoring crack initiation and growth inside bondlines of structural carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) components is presented. The sensing structures are sandwiched between crack-stopping poly(vinyliden fluoride)...
LEVIS is an innovation project funded by the EU Horizon 2020 program. Its main objective is to develop lightweight multi-material solutions based on bio-based materials and carbon fiber thermoplastic composites for electric vehicle components and dem...
A new carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) anchor is developed and tested to delay debonding in reinforced concrete (RC) beams externally strengthened with FRP laminate/sheet. The C-shape anchor is made from a commercially available CFRP grid. The...
The axial tensile properties of FRP mesh-reinforced ECC composites (TRE) were investigated experimentally under the consideration of four influencing factors: grid type, number of reinforcement layers, ECC matrix thickness, and sticky sand treatment...
Lightweight materials contribute to an efficient decrease in fuel consumption in the automotive and aircraft industries. Hybrid components made of metal and carbon fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRP) have a high potential in lightweight applications due...
To investigate the strengthening effectiveness of Fabric-Reinforced Cementitious Matrix (FRCM) composites on shield tunnel segments, this study conducted four-point bending tests on FRCM composite panels. The influence of different cementitious matri...
This study investigates the shear performance of high-strength concrete (HSC) beams reinforced with steel, fiber composite grids (CFRP and GFRP), and their hybrid configurations in the absence of transverse reinforcement. A total of six full-scale be...
Compared to glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) and carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP), basalt fiber-reinforced polymer (BFRP) offers distinct advantages, including the relatively lower cost and superior creep resistance. As a result, its appli...
Composite materials are widely used, but they are often subjected to impacts from foreign objects, causing structural damage. To ensure the safety of use, it is necessary to locate the impact point. This paper investigates impact sensing and localiza...
The wind energy sector faces a persistent challenge in developing sustainable solutions for decommissioned Wind Turbine Blades (WTB). This study utilises Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) to evaluate the gate-to-gate carbon footprint of high-profile disposa...
Carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) has been widely investigated as a reinforcement material to address the corrosion and durability issues of reinforced concrete (RC). To improve the strain of FRP grids, we investigated the effect of single-fiber...
This work minimizes battery pack enclosure mass (kg) and peak deformation (mm) under a side-pole impact condition and validates the results by finite-element reruns complemented by coupon-level material tests. A 64-run optimal Latin hypercube dataset...
Textile-reinforced mortar (TRM) is an effective method for confining concrete elements to elevate the axial load resistance and upgrade the overall performance of concrete. TRM is a promising alternative to carbon-fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP) whi...