Embedded Connector in Severe Optimization of Steel Plate for Shear Strengthening of RC Beam: Experimental and Numerical Investigations

<div>Shear strengthening of RC beam using steel plate and embedded connector: (a) surface preparation with hole of connector; (b) embedded connector; (c) prepared surface and connector for strengthening; (d) shear-strengthened beam.</div>

Advances in Civil Engineering

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Figure 2: Embedded Connector in Severe Optimization of Steel Plate for Shear Strengthening of RC Beam: Experimental and Numerical Investigations 