Abstract:Abstract-Strengthening of reinforced concrete structures is inevitable to preserve structural integrity and protracted service life due to the effects of numerous elements contained within the natural or artificial environment surrounding it. Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) composites have been progressively more utilized for decades as a strengthening material due to its outstanding characteristics such as high strength to weight ratio, reduced weight, excellent resistance to corrosion and environmenta… Show more
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