Bending of beams externally reinforced with TRC and CFRP monitored by DIC and AE. Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Strengthening and repairing existing reinforced concrete structures is often more economical and sustainable than rebuilding them. The most commonly used technique, externally bonded Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymers (CFRP), does not answer the need for a temperature resistant, fire safe and economical solution. High performance glass fibre Textile Reinforced Cements (TRC) can offer an answer to these drawbacks. A validation of this TRC technique ...