Efficient near surface mounted CFRP shear strengthening of high strength prestressed concrete beams – An experimental study

Shear behavior of prestressed concrete members and its strengthening is complex due to its brittle nature of failure and a number of variables affecting its behavior. The main goal of this investigation is to assess the efficiency of different near surface mounted (NSM) strengthening configurations using CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer) laminates on the shear behavior of prestressed concrete beams. The parameters considered in this study...