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R. M. Reda et al., Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale, 53 (2020) 106-123; DOI: 10.3221/IGF-ESIS.53.09 110 (a) (b) (c) Figure 2: The simulated beams: (a) CB beam, (b) generated mesh for 2G-0.8/S beam and its cross section, (c) generated mesh for 2G- 0.5-60/100 beam. Figure 3: The effect of element size on the sensitivity of the CB model: (a) Load deflection curve, (b) Maximum deflection. 0 20 40 60 80 0 10 20 30 40 50 Load, (kN) Deflection, (mm) CB -Expremental [8] Element Size= 15 mm Element Size= 20 mm Element Size= 25 mm Element Size= 30 mm 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 0 10 20 30 40 Ult. Deflection Ratio, Num/Exp Element Size, (mm) Loading Plate Support Beam Steel Reinforcement FRP bars (a) (b)