Felix Kwarteng

Predictive Behaviour from Finite Element Analysis on PVC-Ducted Reinforced Concrete Column

Felix Kwarteng, Charles K. Kankam, Jack O. Banahene, George Oti Boateng & Edward Ceasar Mansal · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2024

This research investigated the behaviour of square reinforced concrete columns with embedded PVC pipes, aiming to comprehensively analyze their performance. The study addressed the lack of significant research on the contributions and effects of embedded PVC pipes on structural p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i31101

Evaluating the Mechanical Properties of Fiberglass-reinforced Polymer Bar

George Oti Boateng, Charles K. Kankam, Edward C. Mansar, Russell O. Afrifa, Felix Kwarteng, Francis Ohene-Coffie & Selase A. K. Kpo · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2024

This study examined the mechanical characteristics of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars following its introduction in the Ghanaian construction industry. Tensile strength, tensile failure strain, and modulus of elasticity for different GFRP bar diameters were examined. T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i71200