Abstract: Abstract The behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) deep beams strengthened with near-surface-mounted carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (NSM-CFRP) reinforcement around cutouts is examined in this study. The study comprised experimental testing, numerical simulation, and strut-and-tie modeling (STM). Three different NSM-CFRP strengthening solutions around the cutouts were developed using STM. The investigated parameters included the amount and orientation of NSM-CFRP reinforcement. The NSM-CFRP solutions fully restored the original shear strength, e...
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Structural engineering
Composite material