Fracture mechanics of plate debonding: Validation against experiment

► Global-energy-balance-based Fracture Mechanics can predict FRP plate debonding. ► Strain energy can be calculated using a modified form of Branson's equation. ► Fracture Energy of concrete depends on compressive strength and the aggregate type. ► Values for Fracture Energy can be assumed if not quoted. ► The predictions agree well with experimental results reported in the literature.