Fatigue strength of web-gusset welded joint pasted with glass fiber reinforced polymer

ABSTRACT: In this study, fatigue tests were done using three kinds of web-gusset welded joint specimen; a specimen without strengthening, a specimen with a glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) pasted with an adhesive on the weld zone, and a specimen with the weld zone coated with only the adhesive. The effect of the GFRP and the adhesive and of only the adhesive is shown.