• D.Prakash
• Dr.M.Afzal Ali Baig

Deterioration in reinforced concrete structures is a major issue faced by the infrastructures and bridge industries all over the world. One of the suitable solutions is to modify and to improve the performance of the structure by introducing a new technique called “Strengthening”.Previously a steel plate was used as external reinforcement but in last fifteen years, FRP sheets have been used to replace steel because of their superior properties. These materials are an excellent option for use as external wrapping, because of their light weight, resistant to corrosion and high strength. The main aim of this study is to investigate the flexural characteristic of RC beams using GFRP sheets. It is not only cost effective but also helps in improving the service life of structures. To strengthen deficient RC structures beams are wrapped with single, double, and triple GFRP sheets. Test specimens were prepared for flexural strength. The grade of the concrete used for this investigation is M25.The strength properties of these beam are found at 28 days respectively.

“EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION ON STRENGTHENING OF RC BEAM BY GFRP WRAPPING”

"“EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION ON STRENGTHENING OF RC BEAM BY GFRP WRAPPING”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 8, page no.1079-1095, August-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1809A63.pdf

"“EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION ON STRENGTHENING OF RC BEAM BY GFRP WRAPPING”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 8, page no. pp1079-1095, August-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1809A63.pdf