Table 3 Experimental results.
Specimen | First shear crack (kN) | First flexural crack (kN) | Failure load (kN) | Failure mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
B1 | 69 | 100 | 251 | Shear failure |
B2 | 40 | 55 | 124 | Shear failure |
B3 | – | 61 | 178 | FRP debonding |
B4 | 40 | 65 | 160 | FRP peeling and shear failure |
B5 | 38 | 58 | 208.9 | Concrete crushing and FRP peeling |
B6 | 39 | 67 | 185.2 | Concrete crushing and FRP peeling |
B7 | 39 | 72 | 204 | Concrete crushing and FRP peeling |