Flexural capacity of RC beams strengthened with near-surface mounted steel bars

An experimental study carried out to observe the flexural capacity of reinforced concrete beams strengthened with Near Surface Mounted (NSM) steel bars is presented. The test was on nine beams. All tested were subjected two-point monotonic loads. ratio longitudinal reinforcement (1%, 1.4%, and 2.4%) NSM (1D16 2D16) used as variables. It found from result that significantly increase However, failed in brittle mode, indicated by a sudden drop capacity. analytical also conducted obtain response specimens through all ranges elastic post-peak load. prediction compares well result.