An experimental research on alternative strengthening methods in reinforced concrete beams

in Section 15 of the Türkiye Building Earthquake Code 2018, calculation principles for the use of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) materials for beam reinforcement in buildings are defined. However, the investigations conducted after the major earthquake centered in Kahramanmaraş on February 6, 2023 have shown that the full wrapping applications predicted by theoretical calculations are not widely implemented in the field. This incompatibility carries the risk that the strengthened buildings will not reach the predicted performance levels. This study examines the differences between the beam reinforcement calculations of TBEC2018 and field applications and discusses the precautions that can be taken against possible earthquakes that may occur in the future.