ANN-based predictive mimicker for the constitutive model of engineered cementitious composites (ECC)

Malik, Umair Jalil; Khokhar, Sikandar Ali; Hammad, Muhammad; Khushnood, Rao Arsalan; Najam, Fawad Ahmed; Ali, Faizan; Shahid, Muhammad

doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.135530

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“…The evolution of the construction industry has witnessed a shift toward sustainable, eco-friendly, and cost-effective materials, replacing traditional alternatives [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]. While steel, a widely used and robust material, has historically served as a reinforcement in concrete, its limitations, primarily a lower strength-to-weight (s/w) ratio [ 5 , 6 ], prompted the exploration of alternative solutions. A significant advancement in the construction industry was the introduction of fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) as reinforcement bars by Russia in 1980 [ 7 , 8 ].…”

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A State-of-the-Art Review on Structural Strengthening Techniques with FRPs: Effectiveness, Shortcomings, and Future Research Directions

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In the pursuit of creating more sustainable and resilient structures, the exploration of construction materials and strengthening methodologies is imperative. Traditional methods of relying on steel for strengthening proved to be uneconomical and unsustainable, prompting the investigation of innovative composites. Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs), known for their lightweight and high-strength properties, gained prominence among structural engineers in the 1980s. This period saw the development of novel approaches, such as near-surface mounted and externally bonded reinforcement, for strengthening of concrete structures using FRPs. In recent decades, additional methods, including surface curvilinearization and external prestressing, have been discovered, demonstrating significant additional benefits. While these techniques have shown the enhanced performance, their full potential remains untapped. This article presents a comprehensive review of current approaches employed in the fortification of reinforced cement concrete structures using FRPs. It concludes by identifying key areas that warrant in-depth research to establish a sustainable methodology for structural strengthening, positioning FRPs as an effective replacement for conventional retrofitting materials. This review aims to contribute to the ongoing discourse on modern structural strengthening strategies, highlight the properties of FRPs, and propose avenues for future research in this dynamic field.

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