Table 8 Comparison between predicted values using Shamseldein et al. equation and experimental results in the literature.

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

Ser

Textile material

Number of layers

Exp. Enhancement

Predicted Enhancement

Exp./predicted

(%)

1

Carbon

1

12.7

17.8

71

2

3

59.8

53.4

112

3

5

79.8

89.0

90

4

Basalt

7

35.5

38.0

93

5

Glass

7

24.9

30.0

83

Average

90