India loses 5-7% of its GDP annually due to steel corrosion in bridges and buildings. As part of promotion of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Bars (GFRP) has been used as an alternative to steel structures. It can lead to reduced maintenance, extended lifespan and lower replacement costs. The optimum design of concrete elements with GFRP rebars is essential for its effective utilization and for improving the safety of concrete members under different l...

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