When a structural element is found to be inadequate, it can either be demolished and replaced orrnmodified with retrofitting. Considering the economic loss and inconvenience that can be incurredrnfrom demolition, it is ideal to retrofit structural elements whenever possible. In this thesis, thernpossibility of using a relatively new technique (i.e. wire mesh-epoxy composite) for flexuralrnretrofitting of reinforced concrete beams is investigated. The investigation was carried out throughrnexperimental study, numerical simulations and analytical study on undamaged and predamagedrnspecimens. Furthermore, the effect of the technique on the ductility and energy absorption capacityrnof reinforced concrete beams has been studied.rn The experimental investigation was carried out on undamaged and predamaged specimens. Thernexperimental program was designed to scrutinize and understand the effect of the wiremesh-epoxyrncomposite on the flexural capacity of reinforced concrete beams. Ductility and energy absorptionrncapacity of the retrofitted specimens were also particular interests in the experimentalrninvestigation.rnIn addition to the experimental investigation, this thesis incorporates a nonlinear finite elementrnanalysis of undamaged and predamaged specimens using a finite element software named VecTor.rnFurthermore, based on the results obtained from the experimental investigation and the non-linearrnfinite element analysis, an analytical investigation was carried out on a peculiar kind of failure thatrnoccurred due to the attachment of the wire mesh-epoxy composite.rnThe experimental and nonlinear finite element analysis revealed that the wire mesh-epoxyrncomposite has the potential to enhance the flexural capacity of reinforced concrete beamsrnconsiderably. However, a considerable loss of ductility and energy absorption capacity wasrnobserved in the retrofitted specimens. Finally yet importantly, the analytical model adopted afterrnthe analytical investigation proved to be effective and accurate in predicting the failure load.