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Summary of flexural strength and healing efficacy for GFRP.
| specimen description | flexural strength (MPa) | percent retained strength |
|---|---|---|
| control laminate—no damage | 668±13 | 100 |
| self-healing laminate—no damage | 559±12 | 84 |
| control laminate—damaged (2500 N peak load) | 479±32 | 72 |
| self-healing laminate—damaged, no repair | 494±7 | 74 |
| self-healing laminate—damaged +2 h at 100°C | 578±28 | 87 |
