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March 4, 2026
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Numerical Modelling and Experimental Validation of FRCM-Reinforced Concrete Beams Using Macro-Modelling Techniques

Publicated to: Buildings. 16 (3): 551- - 2026-01-29 16(3), DOI: 10.3390/buildings16030551

Authors:

Rodriguez-Marcos, Maria; Villanueva-Llaurado, Paula; Fernandez-Gomez, Jaime; Oliveira, Daniel V
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Affiliations

Univ Minho, Dept Civil Engn, ARISE, ISISE, P-4800058 Guimaraes, Portugal - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid UPM, Dept Ingn Civil Construcc, Escuela Tecn Super Ingn Caminos Canales & Puertos, Madrid 28008, Spain - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid UPM, Escuela Tecn Super Arquitectura Madrid, Dept Estruct & Fis Edificac, Madrid 28008, Spain - Author
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Abstract

Fibre reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) systems are composite materials that are increasingly used for retrofitting masonry and reinforced concrete structures. Their behaviour does not depend only on the mechanical properties of the fibres and the matrix. Therefore, it is essential to perform tensile tests on FRCM coupons, as well as additional tests to investigate whether the interaction between the FRCM system and the substrate can be considered a perfect bond. The aim of this paper is to numerically simulate the behaviour of concrete beams retrofitted with two FRCM composite systems assuming perfect bond. The results of the numerical simulations were compared with experimental data, and it was observed that the adopted models successfully capture the cracking behaviour of both the concrete and the FRCM, as well as overall structural response of the specimens. The main finding was that the behaviour of concrete beams retrofitted with FRCM can be effectively estimated using a macro-modelling approach in numerical simulations. The ultimate load obtained experimentally is between 2% and 20% higher than the numerical value. This is safe and accurate enough for engineering purposes.
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Keywords

Bond behaviorCementitious matrixCompositesConcrete beamsFlexural performanceFrcmFrpMechanical-propertiesMortar trmNumerical modellingRetrofittingSystemsTensile behaviorTextileTrm

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Buildings due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency Scopus (SJR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2026, it was in position , thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil), in the category Architecture. Notably, the journal is positioned above the 90th percentile.

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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2026-04-05:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 4 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

    It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

    • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
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    Leadership analysis of institutional authors

    This work has been carried out with international collaboration, specifically with researchers from: Portugal.

    There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (Rodríguez-Marcos, María) .

    the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been Rodríguez-Marcos, María.

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    Awards linked to the item

    This work was partly financed by FCT/MCTES through national funds (PIDDAC) under the R&D Unit Institute for Sustainability and Innovation in Structural Engineering (ISISE), under reference UIDB/04029/2020 (10.54499/UIDB/04029/2020), and under the Associate Laboratory Advanced Production and Intelligent Systems ARISE under reference LA/P/0112/2020.
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