The behavior of concrete-filled fiber tubes (CFFT) polymers under axial compressive loading was investigated. Unlike the traditional fiber reinforced polymers (FRP) such as carbon, glass, aramid, etc., the FRP tubes in this study were designed using large rupture strains FRP which are made of recycled materials such as plastic bottles; hence, large rupture strain (LRS) FRP composites are enviro...

Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) has been proved to be effective improve the structural strength and ductility for column structures. An experimental study was conducted investigate compressive performance of FRP confined glued-laminated timber (GLT) cross-laminated (CLT) columns. A total 60 specimens two dimensions in height using different types, thickness, laminate types were tested under cycl...

Debonding failure is the main failure mode in flexurally strengthened reinforced concrete beams by externally bonded or near surface mounted fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. It is believed that FRP debonding will be initiated if the shear stress on the concrete-FRP interface reaches the tensile strength of concrete. However, it was found through experimental and analytical studies tha...

The use of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars to overcome the corrosion problems in various reinforced concrete structures is now well documented literature. As a result, currently available design guidelines such as North American codes allow for using FRP alternative materials steel be incorporated into structures. In practice, hollow-core columns (HCCs) are widely accepted make lightweight ...