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Table 22 FRCM-strengthened beam design example

From: A review of optimization techniques and algorithms used for FRP applications in civil engineering

Internal reinforcement

FRCM properties

Resistance

ρsx(%)

fsx(MPa)

rsy(%)

fsy(MPa)

Fabric type

Wrapping scheme

tf(mm)

nf

ρf(%0)

hfe(mm)

Vn(kN)

φ Vn(kN)

3.17

550

0.34

350

Steel

UW

0.084

1

0.933

297

197

179

3.17

550

0.34

350

Steel

UW

0.084

2

1.867

297

248

225

3.17

550

0.34

350

Steel

UW

0.169

2

3.756

297

290

263