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H. Guedaoura et alii, Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale, 62 (2021) 26-53; DOI: 10.3221/IGF-ESIS.62.03

progression. End debonding was started on the top flange of all GFRP reinforced specimens once the original force was attained. The SDEG parameter attained a value of 1, and the adhesive layer was deleted (Fig.16).

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re 13:Load deflection curves of specimen B1-UO strengthened using 3mm GFRP laminates thicknesses.

Figure 14: Mid span lateral buckling of specimen B1-R3-3.

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