@inproceedings{2c6a69782f384fcca48852b76fbe7f28,
title = "Experimental study of concrete girders retrofitted with epoxy-bonded composite laminates",
abstract = "The static strength of reinforced concrete beams strengthened by gluing glass-fiber-reinforced-plastic (GFRP) plates to their tension flanges is experimentally investigated. Five rectangular beams and one T-beam were tested to failure under four-point bending. The measured load versus strain in GFRP plates, steel rebar, extreme compression fiber of concrete, and the load versus deflection for the section at midspan of the beams are plotted and compared to the predicted values. The results indicate that the flexural strength of RC beams can be significantly increased by gluing GFRP plates to the tension face. In addition, the epoxy bonded plates improved the cracking behavior of the beams by delaying the formation of visible cracks and reducing crack widths at higher load levels.",
keywords = "Beams (supports), Bonding, Composite construction (concrete and plastic), Cracking (fracturing), Epoxy resins, Girders, Plates (structural members)",
author = "Hamid Saadatmanesh and Ehsani, {Mohammad R.}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 1996 Repair and Streng. of Con. Members with Adhesive Bonded Plates. All rights reserved.; Repair and Strengthening of Concrete Members with Adhesive Bonded Plates 1992 ; Conference date: 15-03-1992 Through 16-03-1992",
year = "1996",
month = dec,
day = "1",
language = "English (US)",
series = "American Concrete Institute, ACI Special Publication",
publisher = "American Concrete Institute",
pages = "205--234",
editor = "Swami, {R. Narayan} and Robert Gaul",
booktitle = "Repair and Strengthening of Concrete Members with Adhesive Bonded Plates",
address = "United States",
}