Experimental investigation of RC beams strengthened with externally bonded BFRP composites

Abstract

The goal of this article is to examine the behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) rays that strengthen superficially the basalt fiber-reinforced polymer (BFRP) fabrics. We found out that one ray without BFRP and seven rays enveloped within numerous lay-up arrangements. The importance of the study is to improve the flexural capacity of rays, using fiber-reinforced polymer procedure and examine the over-reinforcement technique.

Keywords

• strengthening basalt fiber-reinforced polymer
• reinforcement concrete rc beams
• rays
• externally bonded
• flexural behavior
• ductility