Effect of using carbon nanotube modified epoxy on bond–slip behavior between concrete and FRP sheets

• Published in: Construction & building materials Vol. 105; pp. 511 - 518
• Main Authors: Irshidat, Mohammad R., Al-Saleh, Mohammed H.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 15.02.2016; Elsevier B.V
• Subjects: Analysis; Bond; Carbon nanotubes; Chemical properties; Concrete; Epoxy resins; FRP; Interface; Mechanical properties; Nanotubes; United States; Carbon nanotubes; Concrete; Bond; FRP; Interface

[Display omitted] •Bond–slip behavior between concrete and FRP composites was improved using CNT.•Using CNT modified epoxy enhanced both bond strength and ultimate slippage.•Bond enhancement between FRP and concrete depends on fiber and epoxy type and bond area.•SEM images showed that CNTs could imp...