Static Analysis of Simply Supported Beam with Composite Plate using FEM Method

Concrete is one of the most utilized construction materials, as a result of its many advantages that it has, such as low cost, long service life (when properly mixed, placed and cured), ease of construction and high compressive strength. Thus, modern civilization relies upon the continuing performance of a wide variety of concrete or reinforced concrete (RC) structures, ranging from apartment buildings to bridges. However, numerous concrete structures suffer important degradations and damages due to environmental exposure or extraordinary overload or have insufficient strength because of defective construction, increased service load requirements, or updated codes, fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites strengthening becoming nowadays a commonly accepted and widespread technique. The research includes static analysis of beam under glass fibre composite plate of different thickness with PCC and RCC to optimize material and cost of beam with designed strength.