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Figures & data
Figure 1. Coupon dimensions for tensile testing
Figure 2. uPVC coupon test: (a) during loading; (b) after testing
Figure 3. Failure of the hollow tube due to local buckling
Figure 4. uPVC tube confined columns with 5 mm thickness before the test
Figure 5. uPVC tube confined columns with 5 mm thickness after the test
Figure 6. uPVC tube confined columns with 7 mm thickness: (a) before the test; (b) and (c) after the test
Figure 7. Stress-strain relationship of uPVC-confined concrete under axial load
Table 1. Ultimate stress and strain of uPVC-confined concrete
Table 2. Experimental database of uPVC-confined concrete under direct load
Figure 8. Predicted strain ratio εcu/εco using FRP equations versus experimental εcu/εco
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Figure 9. Predicted εcu/εco using the proposed model versus experimental εcu/εco 566 values
