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Abstract

Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites are broadly utilized in advanced concrete technology given their dominance over outmoded steel reinforcements. These materials have high strength limit and consumption obstruction and can be utilized as the fundamental fortifications in mix with glues and safe havens to fortify strengthened reinforced concrete (RC) beam members. The preliminary objective of this investigation is to study performance of RC beams by using Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP). The different strengthening configurations are considered (balance section, under reinforced section with the use of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP). Eight reinforced concrete beams with and without CFRP were cast and tested to find the flexural performance of M30 and M40 grade concrete. The beam is tested under the two-point loading and the failure load was measured, and it is analysed. The load carrying capability of beam increases in flexure with CFRP wrapping indicates that the depth of the section can be reduced without compromising on the deflection. This indicated that wrapping of beam with CFRP increase the flexural strength of RC beam in multifold.