Research Article

Effect of Strengthening of Steel Beams with Variable Length by Using Carbon Fiber

Table 2

Mechanical properties of the specimen test based on the direct tension test.

Standard specificationYielding strength, Fy (MPa)Ultimate tensile strength, Fu (MPa)Elongation at break (in 200 mm) (%)

Test results26541022.6
Limitation of ASTM A36 mild/low carbon steel≥250≥400≥20