Research Article

FE Models of GFRP and CFRP Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Beams

Table 1

Summary of material properties for concrete.

Beam ( )Concrete
(GPa) ( ) (MPa) ( ) (MPa) ( ) (MPa) ( )ν ( ) ( )

Unstrengthened beam19.316.741.92.550.20.2
Flexural-strengthened beam17.513.730.52.310.20.2
Shear-strengthened beam18.214.738.42.390.20.2
Flexural plus shear-strengthened beam17.113.034.32.250.20.2

Based on pulse velocity method [9] at day of test.
Based on measured cylinder strength at day of test.