F.m. Wegian, M.t. Alkhamis, S.r. Sabbagh Yazdi,
Volume 4, Issue 4 (December 2006)
Abstract
This study evaluates two different types of techniques for concrete hollow-block sections
reinforced with traditional steel rebars and wire meshes, and compares their structural behaviour
to that of an ordinary reinforced concrete beam section. The comparisons are based on the
responses both before and after they were repaired with glass fibre reinforced polymers (GFRP).
The specimens were subjected to concentrated loading up to initial failure. After failure, the
specimens were repaired and loaded once again until ultimate failure. It was shown that the
success of the repair by GFRP depended on the mode of failure of the hollow-block concrete
beams.