Web openings in reinforced concrete deep beams are often necessary for functional purposes but substantially reduce structural performance. Carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) strengthening is ...

Fire analysis of reinforced concrete (RC) structures is vital for understanding their behavior under extreme conditions. In real-world scenarios, uncontrolled fires can damage buildings and ...

Researchers at the University of Sharjah have demonstrated that concrete can be reinforced using polymer plates instead of steel bars, with the new material showing superior strength, ductility, and ...