Shear Strengthening of RC Deep Beams with Symmetrically or Asymmetrically Positioned Square Openings Using CFRP Composites and Steel Protective Frames

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FRP-strengthening configuration in specimens: (a) specimen “S”; (b) specimen “E”; (c) specimens “S-EBR”; (d) specimen “E-EBR”; (e) specimen “S-W”; (f) grooves in specimen “S-EBROG”; (g) specimen “S-F”; and (h) specimen “E-F.”

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