Effect of Wrapping on Post-Tensioned Beams Strengthened with Natural Sisal and Jute FRP Using Finite Element Analysis

Table 1

Comparative analysis between experimental and analysis results.

Sl. no.	Details	(Pu)Exp (N)	(Pu)FE (N)	% error
(1)	Control beam
	Initial crack load	97500	84000	16
	Final crack load	154000	144000	7
(2)	Sisal strip wrapping
	Initial crack load	130000	113996	14
	Final crack load	208750	197996	5.5
(3)	Sisal full wrapping
	Initial crack load	114000	132000	14
	Final crack load	220000	203992	8
(4)	Jute strip wrapping
	Initial crack load	113000	120000	6
	Final crack load	165000	186000	11
(5)	Jute full wrapping
	Initial crack load	125000	125996	1
	Final crack load	172500	191996	10