Numerical investigation of GFRP-bonded plates with end anchorage systems for concrete beam strengthening: Optimization and performance analysis

Zekhmi Tawfiq, Saadi Mohamed, Yahiaoui Djarir, Zendaoui Abdelhakim, Sekhri Khadidja, Civil Engineering Laboratory - Risks and Structures in Interactions, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Batna

Journal of Composite Materials

Published online on December 20, 2025

Abstract

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The aim of this paper is to introduce a new anchorage system that uses bolts to mechanically fasten the GFRP plate to the concrete substrate, with the goal of preventing debonding and improving overall performance. The study examines the four materials, ...