Retrofitting of reinforced concrete beams with CFRP straps to enhance shear capacity

A technique has been developed that employs thin Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) straps for shear enhancement ofreinforced concrete beams. Previous studies using these straps have employed steel pads on top of the beam to support the strap but this is problematic from a practical point of vie...

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Main Author: Hoult, Neil Anthony
Published: University of Cambridge 2006
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.604262