Short-Beam Shear Strength of New-Generation Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Bars Under Harsh Environment: Experimental Study and Artificial Neural Network Prediction Model.

In this study, the short-beam shear strength (SBSS) retention of two types of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars-sand-coated (SG) and ribbed (RG)-was subjected to alkaline, acidic, and water conditions for up to 12 months under both high-temperature and ambient laboratory conditions. Comparative assessments were also performed on older-generation sand-coated (SG-O) and ribbed (RG-O1 and RG-O2) GFRP bars exposed to identical conditions. The results demonstrate that the new-generation GFRP bars, SG and RG, exhibited significantly better durability in harsh environments and exhibited SBSS retentions varying from 61 to 100% in SG and 90-98% in RG under the harshest conditions compared to 56-69% in SG-O, 71-80% in RG-O1, and 74-88% in RG-O2.

Generational Advancements in the Transverse Shear Strength Retention of Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Bars in Alkaline and Acidic Environments.

In this study, the transverse shear strength (TSS) retention of two types of new-generation glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars, namely ribbed (RB) and sand-coated (SC) bars, was investigated under alkaline, acidic, and marine conditions in both high-temperature and laboratory environments for up to one year. The ribbed GFRP bars exhibited no notable reduction in strength under ambient conditions after 12 months, but under high-temperature conditions (60 °C), they showed TSS reductions of 10.6%, 9.

Construction Building Materials as a Potential for Structural Supercapacitor Applications.

Emerging demands to achieve zero carbon emissions and develop renewable energy resources necessitate the development of appropriate energy storage systems. To achieve this, several alternatives to conventional energy storage devices, such as Li-ion batteries or capacitors to more sustainable and scalable energy storage systems, are being explored. Supercapacitors, possess unique characteristics that include high power, long life, and environmental-friendly design.