Abstract
AbstractThe flexural strengthening of concrete structures by the near-surface-mounted (NSM) method has proven to be a reliable alternative to the existing externally bonded (EB) method using carbon fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites. However, the NSM method has not been used as widely as the EB method, and many factors influencing the effectiveness of NSM-CFRP bars still need to be investigated and clarified. Therefore, a total of eight concrete beams were constructed and tested. The effects of different parameters, including the number of NSM-CFRP bars, prestressing in NSM-CFRP, and the type of end treatment—for reduced/delayed end bond failure—on the performance of the strengthened beams were investigated. The test results demonstrated that the use of NSM-CFRP bars is effective in increasing the flexural capacity of concrete beams. However, when the number of CFRP bars was increased from one to two, only the postyielding cross-section stiffness of the beam displayed a better performance. The pre...
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