Abstract:The present study explored potential forms of impact protection for carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) tendons. Charpy impact tests were performed on CFRP rods and strands under protections of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and poly-ethylen (PE). In the experimental program, the impact damage pattern and absorbed energy of CFRP tendons with and without external protection were obtained. The results show that the energy absorption capacity of CFRP tendons was improved under the protection of surface layers; and P… Show more
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