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Table 3 Cost analysis of two different strengthening methods

From: Experimental and Theoretical Study of Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Columns Strengthened by FRP/Steel Strips Under Axial Compression

Specimens

Increase of ultimate load/kN

Total cost of reinforcement/CNY

Cost/increase of ultimate load

C1CFST

519.80

(80 + 56) × 0.48 = 64.81

0.12

C2CFST

839.35

(80 + 56) × 0.95 = 129.62

0.25

C3CFST

1095.65

(80 + 56) × 1.43 = 194.43

0.18

C4CFST

1446.00

(80 + 56) × 1.91 = 259.24

0.18

S3CFST

514.06

49.66 × 0.48 = 23.84

0.05

S6CFST

1009.98

92.50 × 0.48 = 44.40

0.04