ReviewMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Reinforced Concrete Beams with FRP and Hybrid Steel-FRP Composite Bars: Load-Deflection Response, Failure Mechanisms, and Design Implications.
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- Flexural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Two-Way Slabs Strengthened with Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Grid and Engineered Cementitious Composite.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Mechanical and Bond Behavior of a Hybrid Steel-Basalt-Polypropylene Fiber-Reinforced High-Performance Concrete with Steel, GFRP or CFRP Bars.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Explainable AI-Based Analysis of Deflection in RC Beams with Longitudinal GFRP Bars in Tension Zone.Polymers · 2026Article
- Comprehensive Review on Mechanical Performance of Concrete Reinforced with Fibers and Waste Materials.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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Abstract
Corrosion concerns motivate the use of alternatives to conventional steel reinforcement in RC beams. This review evaluates fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars and hybrid steel-FRP composite bars (SFCBs) used for durability-critical applications. We conducted a structured literature search focused on 2010-2025 and included seminal pre-2010 studies for context. Experimental studies and code provisions were screened to synthesize evidence on load-deflection response, cracking, and failure, with brief notes on UHPC systems. FRP-RC offers corrosion resistance but limited ductility and an abrupt post-peak response. Steel is ductile and provides warning before failure. SFCB combines durability with steel-core ductility and yields gradual softening and higher energy absorption. Practice should select reinforcement based on stiffness-ductility-durability trade-offs. Current codes only partially cover hybrids. Key gaps include standardized bond-slip and tension-stiffening models for SFCB and robust data on long-term performance under aggressive exposure.
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