Table 4 Results of parameters evaluated in specimens.

From: Flexural strengthening of RC beams using basalt textile reinforced mortar: experimental and analytical investigation

Specimen

Ductility Ratio (μ)

cracked Stiffness (tanα) (kN/mm)

Energy Absorption (J)

δy (mm)

δu (mm)

Py (kN)

Pu (kN)

Enhancement (%)

Failure mode

C

1.8

3.8

2152

10

18

59.5

70.0

Steel yielding

M34-5-A

2.7

2.5

2330

11

30

65.9

77.6

11

Debonding

M5-8

2

35

2391

8

16

67.1

81.0

15

Debonding

M34-3

1.5

5.9

2410

8

12

68.8

81.0

15

Debonding

M34-5-B

2.5

3

2548

10

25

70.5

83.0

18

Debonding

M34-5

2.4

3.5

2390

9

22

68.8

81.0

15

Debonding