Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Novel I-Shaped GFRP Connectors for Insulated Precast Concrete Sandwich Wall Panels

Insulated precast concrete sandwich wall panels (IPCSWPs) are widely used in the thermal resistance systems of buildings. This paper proposes a novel I-shaped glass fiber-reinforced plastic connector for IPCSWPs. The connector is anchored in the concrete panels with steel rebar passing through reserved holes at the ends of the connector. Featuring large stiffness, bearing capacity, and low thermal conductivity, this type of connector is expected...