High-performance fiber-reinforced cementitious composites (HPFRCCs) are characterized by unique tensile strain hardening and\nmultiple microcracking behaviors. The HPFRCC, which demonstrates remarkable properties such as strength, ductility, toughness,\ndurability, stiffness, and thermal resistance, is a class of fiber cement composite with fine aggregates. It can withstand tensile stresses\nby forming distributed microcracks owing to the embedded fibers in the concrete, which improve the energy absorption capacity\nand apparent ductility. This high energy absorbing capacity can be enhanced further by an external stiff fiber-reinforced polymer\n(FRP). Basalt fabric is externally bonded as a sheet on concrete materials to enhance the durability and resistance to fire and other\nenvironmental attacks. This study investigates the flexural performance of an HPFRCC that is externally reinforced with multiple\nlayers of basalt FRP. The HPFRCC considered in the study contains steel fibers at a volume fraction of 8%.
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