Demir A.Bagci M.Tekin M.Nuhoglu A.2025-04-102025-04-102015http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14701/48915The behaviour of RC beams strengthened with precast RC plates of rectangular and U cross-section is studied in the paper. An experimental investigation was conducted to assess effectiveness of strengthening with precast plates. The investigation was supported with the 2-D nonlinear finite element analysis (NLFEA). The NLFEA results showed agood level of correlation with test results. The proposed technique is considered to be a good alternative to RC jacketing and the technique is practical, economical and reliable for buildings or bridges with a greater number sisof similar beams.Review10.14256/JCE.1227.2015