The strengthening of RC structures with fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) materials has demonstrated\nenormous potential as a repairing material. However, their thermal and mechanical behaviors after exposure\nto elevated temperature remain an obstacle due to FRPâ��s sensitivity to high temperatures as compared with order\nstructural materials. In this paper an experimental works was conducted to study the behavior of RC beam with\nNSM CFRP with different adhesive materials exposed to elevated temperature of 550�°C for different periods of time\nand cooling schemes. In this experimental study 6 beams were cast, one beam (BN) was not exposed to elevated\ntemperature as a control beam and the remaining beams were exposed to elevated temperature. These beams\nwere tested under four-point loading. The effect of variables was studied in terms of ultimate failure load,\nmaximum deflection and failure mode. From the test results, it could be concluded that ready-mix mortar could be\nas an alternative adhesive material. The ultimate load-carrying capacity of the RC beam was reduced for longer\nduration of elevated temperature.
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