Table 4 The ultimate load of the CFRP-SHSCM while L = 2380 mm; v0 = 1/1000L.

From: Failure mechanism and bearing force of CFRP strengthened square hollow section under compressive load

Type

nc

CFRP layout

Failure mode

P (kN)

β = 4S/2S

Conventional

3

2S

LB

426.6

3

4S

LB

438.9

2.89%

Improved

3

2S

OB

433.4

3

4S

OB

491.2

13.34%

Conventional

5

2S

LB

419.3

5

4S

LB

436.8

4.17%

Improved

5

2S

OB

501.0

5

4S

OB

599.1

19.59%