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...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i71200
Selase A. K. Kpo, Charles K. Kankam, Francis Ohene-Coffie, George Oti Boateng, Ezekiel Sackitey Nanor, John K. Quarm Junior & Edward C. Mansal·Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports·2024
This research presents findings from experiments conducted on the strength and deformation characteristics of concrete beams reinforced with Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) bars and conventional steel bars as control. The mechanical properties of the GFRP bars and steel bar...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i9741
In recent years, the use of GFRP reinforcing bars in place of steel reinforcing bars in concrete structures such as, buildings, roads, and bridges cannot be overlooked as they offer advantages such as higher tensile strength, corrosion resistance, reduced weight and cost effectiv...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i71189
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...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i31101
Charles K. Kankam, Selase A. K. Kpo, Russell O. Afrifa, Jack O. Banahene, Johnson Dwomoh Boateng, Joycelyn Esi Asamoah, Maxwell Appiah-Kubi, Theophilus Kwaako, Edward C. Mansal, George Oti Boateng, Daniel Kofi Ati & Enoch Tongyem·Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports·2025
Construction demolition waste is a growing environmental concern in developing countries like Ghana due to rapid urban expansion. Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) bars, known for their high tensile strength, full linear-elastic response, corrosion resistance, non-conductive...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2025/v19i4987