Research Article

FE Models of GFRP and CFRP Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Beams

Table 3

Comparisons between Experimental and Predicted Ultimate Loads.

Beam ( )Ultimate load (kN) from experiment, failure mode ( )Ultimate load (kN) from FEA ( )% differenc ( )Ultimate load (kN) from hand calculation, failure mode ( )

Unstrengthened beam475, shear447 292, shear
Flexural-strengthened beam690, shear594 265, shear
Shear-strengthened beam690, flexure568 514, flexure
Flexural plus Shear-strengthened beamN/A971N/A708, flexure