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A new strengthening technique for increasing the load carrying capacity of rectangular reinforced concrete columns subjected to axial compressive loading by Janwaen, Worajak, Barros, Joaquim A., Costa, Inês G.

“…In this work, a new technique for the efficient confinement of reinforced concrete (RC) columns of rectangular cross-section is described and its effectiveness…”
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New Hybrid FRP Strengthening Technique for Rectangular RC Columns Subjected to Eccentric Compressive Loading by Janwaen, Worajak, Barros, Joaquim A. O, Costa, Inês G

“…Abstract In this study, a new hybrid technique for the strengthening of rectangular reinforced concrete (RC) columns under eccentric compressive loading is…”
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Innovative prefabricated lightweight slab system of high structural performance by Barros, Joaquim A.O., Costa, Inês G., Frazão, Cristina M.V., Valente, Tiago D.S., Lourenço, Lúcio A.P., Melo, Felipe J.S.A.

“…•New pre-fabricated lightweight slab system (PreSlabTec) of high structural performance.•PreSlabTec demonstrated a very high load carrying capacity and…”
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Flexural and shear strengthening of RC beams with composite materials – The influence of cutting steel stirrups to install CFRP strips by Costa, Inês G., Barros, Joaquim A.O.

“…Experimental, numerical and analytical investigations have revealed that Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) strips with larger cross section height improve…”
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New type of CFRP reinforcement and technique for the flexural strengthening of RC balconies by Barros, Joaquim A.O., Figueiredo, Fábio P., Costa, Inês G., Dourado, Filipe N.F.M.

“…The present work assesses the potentialities of a new carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) bar, applied according to a hybrid technique for the flexural…”
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CFRP Flexural and Shear Strengthening Technique for RC Beams: Experimental and Numerical Research by Barros, Joaquim A. O., Costa, Inês G., Ventura-Gouveia, A.

“…Near surface mounted (NSM) technique has proved to be a very effective technique for the flexural strengthening of RC beams. Due to the relatively small…”
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