A mechanical model for FRP-strengthened beams in bending

We analyse the problem of a simply supported beam, strengthened with a fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) strip bonded to its intrados and subjected to bending couples applied to its end sections. A mechanical model is proposed, whereby the beam and FRP strip are modelled according to classical beam the...

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Main Authors: P. S. Valvo, N. Dardano, S. Bennati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Gruppo Italiano Frattura 2012-10-01
Series:Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale
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Online Access:http://www.gruppofrattura.it/pdf/rivista/numero22/numero_22_art_6.pdf