The nominal shear capacity, V n, of an FRP-reinforced beam, according to ACI 440.1R-06, is given as where Vc is the concrete’s contribution to shear resistance and Vf is the contribution from FRP ...

Rebar/Stirrups: Rebar are straight steel rods using in footings and beams in foundation work, providing additional reinforcement and adding to mechanical strength in concrete. The stirrups are ...

Thus, the researchers set out to further investigate this hypothesis, as well as the role of the stirrups (a type of rebar that holds other rebars together) in the aforementioned deterioration.

They range from bent-leg irons and peacock stirrups for children, to lightweight, colour co-ordinating and shock-absorbing options. With glass-fibre reinforcement, the swivel soles of the ...