This paper presents a numerical study on the thermal effect of the insulation of lightweight concrete in hybrid GFRP-concrete structures. In these hybrid structures, the GFRP profiles are totally covered by normal and lightweight concrete and subject...
A full-scale experimental program was used in this study to investigate the structural behavior of novel insulated concrete sandwich wall panels (SWPs) reinforced with grid-type glass-fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) shear connectors. Two kinds of i...
To improve both the composite performance of precast thermal insulation wall panels and the environmental sustainability of the structure, this study employs recycled concrete, and introduces an innovative four-footstool Glass Fiber Reinforced Plasti...
This paper investigates the deterioration of, and the abnormal temperature rise in, the GFRP core rod material of compact V-string composite insulators subjected to prolonged alternating flexural loading under wind-induced stresses. The axial stress...
This study investigates the shear-bending performance of GFRP (Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer) connectors in sandwich insulation composite wall panels following tension–compression fatigue damage. A total of 24 specimens, divided into 11 groups...
A full-scale experimental test was conducted to analyze the composite behavior of insulated concrete sandwich wall panels (ICSWPs) subjected to wind pressure and suction. The experimental program was composed of three groups of ICSWP specimens, each...
In electrical substations, glass-fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) insulators provide an alternative to porcelain insulators for better seismic performance. The bonded connection between the composite tube and the metal end fitting is a weak link under...
The advancement of material technology has contributed to the variation of high-performance composites with good electrical insulation and mechanical properties. Their usage in electrical applications has grown since then. In Malaysia, the composite...
As a lightweight cementitious material for thermal insulation, the mechanical performance of foamed geopolymer is always compromised by its density reduction. In this study, recycled-glass-fiber-reinforced plastic (rGFRP) fiber was used to reinforce...
With the extensive application of glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) in the field of high voltage insulation, its operating environment is becoming more and more complex, and the surface insulation failure has gradually become a pivotal problem af...
To evaluate the seismic performances of the ultra-high voltage (UHV) gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) bushings made by porcelain and glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) composite materials, shaking table tests were conducted on the two full-scale GIS...
Due to the high risk of common traffic electric poles, the use of glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) material in electric poles has become essential due to its excellent advantages such as high strength to weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and e...
Curtain walls are the façade of choice in high-rise buildings and an indispensable element of architecture for a contemporary city. In conventional curtain walls, the glass panels are simply supported by the metal framing which transfers any imposed...
This study deals with the fatigue behavior of on-site-installation-type track slabs subject to cycling train load developed by applying glass-fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) reinforcing bars. Concrete track slabs have the most severe deterioration in...
Pultruded glass-fibre reinforced polymer (pGFRP) composites are classified as lightweight material, which exhibit high strength-to-weight ratio for structural usage. This composite material has been applied as cross-arm members in transmission towers...
Most apartment buildings in South Korea use internal insulation systems to reduce building energy demand. However, thermal bridges such as balcony slabs in apartment buildings still lead to significant heat loss in winter, because the internal insula...
Durability is one important problem that pavement engineers need to address in pavement’s long service life. Furthermore, easily recycled pavement materials, and safe and efficient pavement construction are also important areas for development...
As a part of the SESBE (Smart Elements for Sustainable Building Envelopes) project, non-load bearing sandwich elements were developed with Textile Reinforced Reactive Powder Concrete (TRRPC) for outer and inner facings, Foam Concrete (FC) for the ins...
Surface charge accumulation and trap distribution are the core factors affecting the surface flashover characteristics of insulating materials. Considering the low-temperature gradient environment of superconducting energy pipeline terminations, this...
The dynamic and flexural behavior of pultruded glass fiber reinforced polymer GFRP rebars were investigated after exposure to elevated temperatures ranging from room temperature to 290 °C. The rebars were cut and grouped into two sets. The first...
Precast concrete sandwich panels consist of two outer layers connected by a central connector and an inner insulating layer that enhances thermal and acoustic performance. A key challenge with these panels is eliminating thermal bridges caused by met...
This study presents a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in fire protection technologies for reinforced concrete (RC) structures, with a focus on sustainable and high-performance solutions. As climate change and urban densification continu...