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@article{185903,
        author = {Yashaswi R and Madhan S and Dr. Vathsala},
        title = {Flexural Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Beams Using Basalt Fabric Reinforced Cementitious Mortar (FRCM)},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {5},
        pages = {3420-3428},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=185903},
        abstract = {Reinforced concrete (RC) beams are vital structural elements in infrastructure but are susceptible to deterioration due to aging, environmental exposure, and overloading. Traditional retrofitting using Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP) is effective but costly and environmentally sensitive. Fabric Reinforced Cementitious Mortar (FRCM) systems have emerged as an efficient alternative, offering enhanced bonding, durability, and sustainability. This study investigates the flexural performance of RC beams strengthened with basalt-based FRCM. Six beams were cast: two controls, two with one FRCM layer, and two with four layers. Experimental results under two-point loading revealed that basalt FRCM improved flexural strength by 15.25% (one layer) and 35.59% (four layers) compared to controls, with better pre-cracking stiffness and reduced crack widths. Failures were primarily due to fabric rupture. The findings validate basalt FRCM as a sustainable and effective strengthening material for RC structures.},
        keywords = {Basalt fiber mesh, Fabric Reinforced Cementitious Mortar (FRCM) systems, Ductility, Load- Deflection, Ultimate load},
        month = {October},
        }