Design of FRP and Steel Plated RC Structures: Retrofitting Beams and Slabs for Strength, Stiffness and Ductility

A comprehensive design strategies for retrofitting reinforced concrete beams and slabs using longitudinal plating. It examines the structural benefits and mechanical limitations of various materials, specifically comparing fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) and metallic plates. A significant focus is placed on preventing premature debonding, which can occur through mechanisms such as intermediate crack (IC), critical diagonal crack (CDC), and plate end (PE) separation. The authors present two primary design philosophies—the anchorage approach and the hinge approach—to guide engineers in selecting the most effective strengthening method for specific load conditions. Additionally, the text evaluates different attachment techniques, detailing how adhesive bonding and mechanical bolting independently influence a structure's overall strength, stiffness, and ductility. Ultimately, the source serves as a technical manual to help designers develop unique plating systems that enhance the flexural and shear capacities of existing infrastructure.Get the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Design-FRP-Steel-Plated-Structures-ebook/dp/B00D2U25LC?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=ed76e66f3bd2e2b2ba0ba17257454c0d&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlYou can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/civil_engineering_made_simpleProduced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/