Research Article
Flexural Strengthening and Rehabilitation of Reinforced Concrete Beam Using BFRP Composites: Finite Element Approach
Table 2
Mechanical properties of the composite system.
| | Properties | Concrete | Reinforcement | BFRP |
| | Compressive strength (MPa) | 37 | 430 | — | | Splitting tensile strength (MPa) | 3.62 | — | — | | Modulus of rupture (MPa) | 4.11 | — | — | | Modulus of elasticity (MPa) | 28600 | 200000 | 20400 | | Poisson’s ratio | 0.15 | 0.30 | 0.30 | | Tensile strength (MPa) | — | 420 | 1684 | | Thickness (mm) | — | — | 0.33 |
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