Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites are considered suitable candidates for structural materials of spacecrafts due to their excellent properties of high strength, light weight, and corrosion resistance.
Jing Zhong +4 more
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The effect of temperature on the mechanical properties of hybrid FRP bars applicable for the reinforcing of concrete structures [PDF]
One of the most common causes of the deterioration of concrete structures is the corrosion of steel reinforcement. Reinforcement made from fiber reinforced polymers (FRP) is considered to be an attractive substitution for traditional reinforcement.
Ogrodowska Karolina +2 more
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Extrapancreatic actions of incretin-based therapies on bone in diabetes mellitus [PDF]
Diabetes mellitus is correlated with modifications in bone microarchitectural and mechanical strength, leading to increased bone fragility. The incretin hormones, with a classical effect to increase insulin secretion following food ingestion, are now
Arafat, Mohammad +6 more
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Comparative study of Steel-FRP, FRP and steel reinforced coral concrete beams in their flexural performance [PDF]
In this paper, a comparative study of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Bar and Steel-Carbon Fiber Composite Bar (SCFCB) reinforced coral concrete beams are made through a series experimental tests and theoretical analysis.
Fu, F., Huang, C., Wang, L., Zhang, J.
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Capacity Prediction of RC Beams Strengthened with FRP by Artificial Neural Networks Based on Genetic Algorithm [PDF]
In this paper, the ability of the artificial neural network which was trained based on a Genetic algorithm used to predict the shear capacity of the reinforced concrete beams strengthened with the side-bonded fiber reinforced polymer (FRP). A database of
Ghazal Hosseini
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Sulfate erosion investigation on FRP-confined concrete in cold region
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) confined concrete is regarded as an innovative and economical approach for structural repairation. Two typical materials [carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP)] are selected in ...
Yongcheng Ji, Yunfei Zou, Wei Li
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Application of basalt-FRP bars for reinforcing geotechnical concrete structures [PDF]
The fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) bars have become a useful substitute for conventional reinforcement in civil engineering structures for which load capacity and resistance to environmental influences are required.
Kosior-Kazberuk Marta
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Bond behavior of fiber reinforced polymer bars under direct pullout conditions [PDF]
This paper examines the behavior of Eurocrete fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars (glass, carbon, aramid, and hybrid) in concrete under direct pullout conditions.
Cairns J. +4 more
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Use of FBG sensors for SHM in aerospace structures [PDF]
This paper details some significant findings on the use of the fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensors for structural health monitoring (SHM) in aerospace fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) structures. A diminutive sensor provides a capability of imbedding inside
Epaarachchi, Jayantha +3 more
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Bond–slip Behavior of Fiber-reinforced Polymer/concrete Interface in Single Shear Pull-out and Beam Tests [PDF]
It has been assumed that the fiber-reinforced polymer/concrete interface is subjected to in-plane shear condition when intermediate crack debonding failure occurs.
Harries, Kent A. +2 more
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