An Updated Review on the Effect of CFRP on Flexural Performance of Reinforced Concrete Beams
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Abstract This detailed review looks at how carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) may be used to improve the flexural capacity of reinforced concrete (RC) beams. It investigates the history, characteristics, and research trends of FRP composites, assesses various flexural strengthening methods utilizing FRP, and addresses the predictive power of finite-element (FE) modeling. The assessment highlights the importance of enhanced design codes, failure mode mitigation, and improved predictive modeling methodologies. It emphasizes the advantages of improving FRP reinforcement levels to meet code expectations and covers issues, such as FRP laminate delamination and debonding. The findings highlight the need of balancing load capacity and structural ductility, as well as the importance of material behavior and failure processes in accurate prediction. Overall, this review offers valuable insights for future research and engineering practice to optimize flexural strengthening with CFRP in RC beams.
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