A new type of HFRP hybrid bars (hybrid fiber reinforced polymer) was introduced to increase the rigidity of FRP reinforcement, which was a basic drawback of the FRP bars used so far. Compared to the BFRP (basalt fiber reinforced polymer) bars, modifi...
One of the main concerns of experimental and numerical investigations regarding the behavior of fiber-reinforced polymer reinforced concrete (FRP-RC) members is their fire resistance to elevated temperatures and structural performance at and after fi...
When it comes to sustainability, steel rebar corrosion has always been a big issue, especially when they are exposed to harsh environmental conditions, such as marine and coastal environments. Moreover, the steel industry is to blame for being one of...
FRP bars are used in concrete structures as an alternative to steel bars as they have many advantages such as high tensile strength, high strength-to-weight ratio, electromagnetic neutrality, lightweight and no corrosion. There is a perceived lack of...
With growing emphasis on sustainable construction, fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars are increasingly being used as alternatives to steel rebars due to their high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and environmental benefits. This stud...
Corrosion concerns motivate the use of alternatives to conventional steel reinforcement in RC beams. This review evaluates fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars and hybrid steel–FRP composite bars (SFCBs) used for durability-critical applications...
The large temperature variation has a harmful effect on concrete structures reinforced with fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) bars. This is due to the significant difference between transverse coefficient of thermal expansion of these bars and that of t...
Steel reinforcements in concrete tend to corrode and this process can lead to structural damage. Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforcements represent a viable alternative for structures exposed to aggressive environments and have many possible app...
Existing reinforced concrete (RC) structures in humid regions suffer from deterioration due to the corrosion of ordinary reinforcement bars damaging the whole system. The deterioration of the transverse reinforcement leads to shear failure, which is...
Accurate prediction of bond behavior of fiber reinforcement polymer (FRP) concrete has a pivotal role in the construction industry. This paper presents a soft computing method called multi-gene genetic programming (MGGP) to develop an intelligent pre...
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars are one of the promising alternatives for steel bars used in concrete structures under corrosion or non-magnetic environments due to the unique physical properties of FRP materials. When compared with steel bars, F...
Many studies on Fibre-Reinforced Polymers Reinforced Concrete (FRP-RC) beams tested in flexure have been performed by various researchers around the world. This work presents the results of statistical and mathematical analyses based on experimental...
The need to strengthen the existing reinforced concrete (RC) elements is becoming increasingly crucial for modern cities as they strive to develop resilient and sustainable structures and infrastructures. In recent years, various solutions have been...
This article focuses on the effect of nano-silica on an epoxy matrix of hybrid basalt-carbon fiber reinforced polymers (FRP) composites. Usage of this type of bar continues to grow in the construction industry. The corrosion resistance, strength para...
To overcome the corrosion issues of conventional steel reinforcement and the brittleness of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) materials, steel-FRP composite bars (SFCBs) offer an innovative solution by combining the ductility of steel with the high stre...
Steel fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite bars (SFCBs) combine the ductility of steel reinforcement with the corrosion resistance and high strength of FRP, providing stable secondary stiffness that enhances the seismic resistance and safety of s...
Brillouin scattering-based distributed optical fiber (OF) sensing technique presents advantages for concrete structure monitoring. However, the existence of spatial resolution greatly decreases strain measurement accuracy especially around cracks. Me...
The behavior of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars under compression is not fully understood yet due to the limited research in this area. However, the long-term durability, weathering resistance, and exceptional mechanical properties of FRP bars ju...
This paper aims at investigating the general axial behavior of long circular concrete-filled, fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) tube (CFFT) columns internally reinforced with different longitudinal rebars. A total of seven CFFT and three reinforced conc...
Although fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) bars have proved their usefulness in the case of reinforced concrete flexural elements, there are still limited data on their performance in such structures under compression. Despite multiple benefits of using...
Although the use of fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) rebars instead of mild steel can effectively avoid rebar corrosion, the bonding performance gets weakened. To accurately estimate the bond strength of FRP bars, this paper proposes a particle swarm o...
The present study is a detailed literal survey on the bond behavior of FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer) reinforcing bars embedded in concrete. There is an urgent need for the accurate assessment of the parameters affecting the FRP–concrete bond a...
Steel-fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite bar (SFCB) is a new composite material with good corrosion resistance and designable post-yield stiffness. Substitution of steel bar with SFCB can greatly increase the durability and ultimate capacity as...
The use of composite precast or steel bars as reinforcements for timber beams is an important technique that can improve effectiveness or allow cross sections to be reduced. This paper presents experimental, theoretical, and numerical studies of full...
An experimental study was conducted to evaluate the ductility of reinforced concrete beams longitudinally reinforced with hybrid Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP)–steel bars. The specimens were fourteen reinforced concrete beams with and without h...
In this work is investigated the bond behavior of FRP bars considering basalt as a fiber and also cases where graphene is introduced as a polymer filler. Standard FRP bars where glass is used as fiber is tested under the same conditions in order to h...
This paper presents an experimental study on the compressive performance of longitudinal steel-fiber-reinforced polymer composite bars (SFCBs) in concrete cylinders confined by different type of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. Three types...
Fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP)-reinforced concrete members exhibit low ductility due to the linear-elastic behaviour of FRP materials. Concrete members reinforced by hybrid FRP–steel bars can improve strength and ductility simultaneously. In th...
To extend understanding of the bonding behavior of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) and steel bars in self-compacting concrete (SCC), an experimental series consisting of 36 direct pull-out tests monitored by acoustic emission (AE) were performed in th...
Using lightweight concrete (LWC) reduces the dead weight of the concrete structure by 25–30% compared to ordinary concrete. However, harmful and corrosive substances penetrate the lightweight concrete matrix due to its high permeability, result...
This paper presents experimental studies on the compressive behavior of a sustainable steel-fiber reinforced composite bar (SFCB) under uniaxial compressive loading. The SFCB, combined with steel and fiber reinforced polymer (FRP), is expected to sig...
The increasing demand for sustainable construction materials has driven the exploration of alternatives to traditional cement-based concrete. In this context, this study investigates a cement-less material, specifically an alkali-activated or geopoly...
External prestressing is widely employed in structural strengthening engineering due to its numerous advantages. However, external prestressed steel bars are prone to corrosion when exposed to the service environment. This paper is dedicated to exami...
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars are increasingly used as a substitute for steel reinforcements in the construction of concrete structures, mainly due to their excellent durability characteristics. When FRP bar-reinforced concrete (referred to as...
Innovative reinforcement as fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars has been proposed as alternative for the substitution of the traditional steel bars in reinforced concrete (RC) structures. Although the advantages of this polymer reinforcement have lon...
Dams are currently confronted with severe risks from frequent extreme climates and expanding aging deterioration, with traditional mitigation measures struggling to balance efficient prevention/control and long-term management. As an innovative solut...
The current research on concrete and cementitious materials focuses on finding sustainable solutions to address critical issues, such as increased carbon emissions, or corrosion attack associated with reinforced concrete structures. Geopolymer concre...
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) has supreme resistance to corrosion and can be designed with optic fibers. FRP can be an alternative to steel reinforcement for concrete structures, and can serve as a sensor for smart concrete structures. Due to poor c...
To investigate the flexural performance of steel-continuous-fiber composite bar (SFCB) and fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bar hybrid-reinforced sea-sand concrete (SSC) beams, a total of 21 SSC beams were numerically studied. The concrete damaged plas...
The fire resistance of fiber-reinforced polymer reinforced concrete (FRP-RC) elements depends on the temperature performance of the original concrete member, the fire scenario, and FRP reinforcement behavior. In this study, fire resistance tests are...
In this paper, the flexural performance of the Engineering Cementitious Composite (ECC)-concrete composite beam hybrid reinforced by steel and Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) bars is assessed using nonlinear finite element analysis. The concrete damag...
Calcium sulfoaluminate cement concrete (CSAC) reinforced by fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars, termed bars for brevity, is a good alternative to steel-reinforced concrete in marine environments due to the corrosion resistance of FRP and the lower p...
This paper presents a review of recent studies on reinforced concrete (RC) structural components, such as beam-column joints (BCJs). These members are internally or externally reinforced with corrosion free shape memory alloy (SMA), fiber reinforced...
Rebars made of fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) might be the future reinforcing material, replacing mild steel rebars, which are prone to corrosion. The bond characteristics of FRP rebars differ from those of mild steel rebars due to their different st...
Due to the corrosion problem in reinforced concrete structures, the use of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars may be preferred in place of traditional reinforcing steel. FRP bars are used in concrete constructions to boost the strength of structural...
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) has become increasingly popular in repairing existing steel-reinforced concrete (RC) members or constructing new structures. Although the quasi-static axial compression performance of FRP-confined concrete (FCC) has bee...
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have gained increasing recognition and application in the field of civil engineering in recent decades due to their notable mechanical properties and chemical resistance. However, FRP composites may also be a...
FPR reinforcing bars have emerged as a promising alternative to steel bars in construction, especially in corrosive environments. Literature includes several shear strength models proposed for FRP-RC members. This study presents a detailed evaluation...
The integration of fiber-reinforced cementitious composites (FRCCs) with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars represents a significant advancement in concrete technology, aimed at enhancing the structural performance of reinforced concrete elements. T...
The fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) bar is a promising solution to problems caused by steel rebar corrosion in concrete. To assess the service life of the FRP bar based on accelerated test results, it is crucial to have a reliable model. Here, a modi...
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