Abstract
High-strength composites have been evaluated for strengthening in shear
mode by a number of investigators (Anil, 2006; Mosallam and Banerjee,
2007; Triantafillou, 1998). A number of field applications have also been
carried out all over the world (Kachlakev andMcCurry, 2000; Seible, 1995).
These include reinforced and prestressed concrete beams and columns. This
chapter deals with the beams while the application to columns is presented
in Chapter 8.