use of fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) materials form laminates or fabrics bonded to the tension face of reinforced concrete (RC) members is becoming an increasingly attractive solution to strengthening of such elements. Central to the performance strengthened concrete structures is…
use of fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) materials form laminates or fabrics bonded to the tension face of reinforced concrete (RC) members is becoming an increasingly attractive solution to strengthening of such elements. Central to the performance strengthened concrete structures is the transfer of stresses concrete to the FRP reinforcement through a adhesive Failure transfer region may result in brittle failures that must be account in design properly. Recent research in this area has na., .. "' ..... that proper understanding and of interface-related phenomena and failures may be application of mechanics theories. Hence, is to present fracture mechanics - both linear and .. _ ... ., ............. _,,..., ....... procedures for mechanisms associated with premature failures failures) of FRP-concrete interfaces. The implementation procedures in practical design equations is also demonstrated.