Flexural Modelling and Finite Element Analysis of FRC Beams Reinforced with PVA and Basalt Fibres and Their Validation

Figure 8

Experimental versus simulation load-deflection curve for series “P.” (a) Beam “P-0” (without fibres). (b) Beam “PP-1” (1% PVA fibres). (c) Beam “PB-1” (1% basalt fibres). (d) Beam “PP-2” (2% PVA fibres). (e) Beam “PB-2” (2% basalt fibres). (f) Beam “PP-3” (3% PVA fibres). (g) Beam “PB-3” (3% basalt fibres).

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