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Creep investigation of GFRP RC Beams - Part A : Literature review and experimental Study [PDF]

Journal of Materials and Engineering Structures, 2014
GFRP composite bars are excellent alternative to steel bars for reinforcing concrete structures in severe environments. However, studies on creep phenomenon of GFRP reinforced concrete structures are limited.
masmoudi abdelmonem, mongi benouezdou, mohamed beldi, André Weber   +3 more
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Durability assessment of the bonding performance between GFRP rebars and UPC in aquatic environments [PDF]

Scientific Reports
Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) bars and Unsaturated Polyester resin Concrete (UPC) offer superior corrosion resistance, making them viable alternatives to steel bars and traditional concrete in water-related projects.
Wenchao Li, Wenming Cao, Mingxin Liu, Guangfa Zhou, Yuzhao Jiao   +4 more
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Experimental Study on Mechanical Properties of Novel FRP Bars with Hoop Winding Layer

Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2021
Due to the fact that steel reinforcement is vulnerable to corrosion, FRP bars with light weight, high strength, and excellent durability have become a good substitute for ordinary steel bars.
Yue Liu, Hong-Tao Zhang, Hong-Hao Zhao, Lin Lu, Ming-Yang Han, Jiao-Cai Wang, Shuai Guan   +6 more
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Experimental Investigation on the Cyclic In-Plane Behavior of GFRP-Reinforced Concrete Shear Walls

Buildings, 2022
The current study presents an experimental investigation performed on slender reinforced concrete shear walls, representing a common lateral-load resisting system of mid-rise buildings.
Hany El-Kady, Osama Amer, Ahmed H. Ali, Hesham Haggag   +3 more
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On the Factors That Determine the Bond Behaviour of GFRP Bars to Concrete: An Experimental Investigation

Buildings, 2023
It is becoming accepted that glass-fibre-reinforced polymer (GFRP) is a credible and effective replacement for steel in reinforced concrete (RC) to meet structural requirements whilst addressing durability concerns posed by steel over the long term.
Rajeev Devaraj, Ayodele Olofinjana, Christophe Gerber   +2 more
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Dynamic response of GFRP-reinforced UHPC beams under close-in blast loading

Materials & Design, 2022
Combined use of ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC) with glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) reinforcement has the potential for further blast resistance enhancement of reinforced concrete (RC), due to the improved toughness of UHPC and the high ...
Junbo Yan, Yan Liu, Fan Bai, Xiangyong Ni, Yingliang Xu, Zichen Yan, Fenglei Huang   +6 more
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Feasibility of using Static-Cast Concrete Transmission Poles fully reinforced with glass-fibre reinforced polymer bars and stirrups: A case study

Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2023
The findings of cantilever beam bending tests conducted on a series of full-scale glass fibre-reinforced polymer (GFRP) and steel-reinforced concrete utility poles are presented. The poles were reinforced by (i) longitudinal steel bars and steel stirrups
Hassan Ahmadi, Milad Shakiba, Seyed Mohammad Reza Mortazavi, Milad Bazli, Zahir Azimi   +4 more
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The shear strength of concrete beams hybrid-reinforced with GFRP bars and steel bars in main reinforcement without shear reinforcement

Curved and Layered Structures, 2022
The investigation of the structural performance of reinforced concrete members in the construction process has become a critical issue for Hybrid GFRP bars with steel bars.
Shoeib Ata El-kareim, Arafa Ahmed Noureldean, Sedawy Ahmed EL-sayed, EL-Hashmy Awad M.   +3 more
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Comparative study on the tensile mechanical behavior of GFRP bars under and after high temperature exposure

Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2022
Glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars are being increasingly used in reinforced concrete structures to replace ordinary steel reinforcements as an effective and economical solution to corrosion problems.
Chunheng Zhou, Jinjing Pan, Zihua Zhang, Yaohong Zhu   +3 more
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Prediction of the Long-Term Tensile Strength of GFRP Bars in Concrete

Buildings, 2023
The durability of two types of widely used glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars, one without coating (G1) and one with slightly surface sand-coating (G2), were studied through accelerated aging.
Peng Zhu, Zongyang Li, Yunming Zhu, Yuching Wu, Wenjun Qu   +4 more
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