Table 5 Second example—Optimum design result [32]
From: A review of optimization techniques and algorithms used for FRP applications in civil engineering
CFRP for flexure | CFRP for shear | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Type | Length | Type | Number |
tf, flex = 2.4 mm (2 plies) bf, flex = 2 x 80 mm Ef, flex = 210 GPa | 5.63 m | tf, shear = 1 mm (1 ply) bf, shear = 300 mm Sf, shear = 700 mm | 3(+3) |