Comparison of Prestressing Methods with CFRP and SMA Materials in Flexurally Strengthened RC Members

Over the years, prestressing concrete has become a well-known technique to improve the ultimate and serviceability state of RC members. Besides steel reinforcement, relatively new materials such as carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP) or especially shape memory alloys (SMA) can be used to active...

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Main Authors: Janusz Rogowski, Renata Kotynia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/15/3/1231