In the last two decades, the use of advanced composite materials such
as Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP) in strengthening reinforced
concrete (RC) structural elements has been increasing. Research and
design guidelines concluded that externally bo
nded FRP could increase
the capacity of RC elements efficiently. However, the linear stressstrain
characteristics of FRP up to failure and lack of yield plateau have
a negative impact on the overall ductility of the strengthened RC
elements. Use of hybrid FRP laminates, which consist of a
combination of either carbon and glass fibers, or glass and aramid
fibers, changes the behavior of the material to a non-linear behavior.
This paper aims to study the performance of reinforced concrete beams
strengthened by hybrid FRP laminates.
