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@article{180407,
        author = {Mr. NIKHIL NARAYAN RAJPUT and Mr. HARSH ARUN MANE and Miss. AKANKSHA ARUNPRASAD GADADE and Mr. ROHIT NARAYAN KASHID and Prof. RAHUL ANANDRAO PATIL},
        title = {BEHAVIOUR OF EXTERNALLY BONDED STEEL I-SECTION WITH FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER UNDER EFFECT OF BENDING},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {1},
        pages = {2591-2605},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=180407},
        abstract = {Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) sheets, particularly those reinforced with Carbon Fiber (CFRP) and Basalt Fiber (BFRP), have emerged as effective materials for strengthening and rehabilitating steel structures. This study evaluates the flexural performance of rolled steel I-beams reinforced with CFRP and BFRP strips. FRP materials offer significant advantages including high tensile strength, corrosion resistance, and adaptability to irregular surfaces where conventional steel plates are less practical. CFRP is recognized for its superior tensile strength and fatigue resistance, while BFRP provides a cost-effective alternative with commendable mechanical and chemical properties. A finite element model was developed using ANSYS software to simulate the behavior of reinforced I-beams under flexural loading, with results validated experimentally. The findings highlight the comparative effectiveness of CFRP and BFRP in structural strengthening, emphasizing the balance between performance and economic feasibility. This research supports the wider application of FRP reinforcement as a durable, efficient, and sustainable solution for enhancing the service life and performance of steel structural components.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {June},
        }