scholarly journals Flexural Behaviour Of Strengthened RC Beams With Multi-Directional Basalt Fibre - Reinforced Polymer Composites

2015 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Chandran ◽  
M. Neelamegam
Keyword(s):  
Ultimate Load ◽  
Compressive Strain ◽  
Basalt Fibre ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Load Carrying ◽  
External Strengthening ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Bottom Face ◽  
Ultimate Load Carrying Capacity ◽  
Different Characteristics

AbstractThe paper describes an experimental behaviour of the basalt fibre reinforced polymer composite by external strengthening to the concrete beams. The BFRP composite is wrapped at the bottom face of R.C beam as one layer, two layers, three layers and four layers. The different characteristics - are studied in - first crack load, ultimate load, tensile and compressive strain, cracks propagation, crack spacing and number of cracks etc. To - investigate, total of five beams size 100mm× 160mm×1700mm were cast. One beam is taken as control and others are strengthened with BFRP composite with layers. From this investigation, the first crack load is increased depending on the increment in layers from 6.79% to 47.98%. Similarly, the ultimate load carrying - capacity is increased from 5.66% to 20%. The crack’s spacing is also reduced with an increase in the number of layers

scholarly journals Studies on stress-strain behaviour of concrete mixes confined with BFRP rebars

2021 ◽  
Vol 309 ◽  
pp. 01049
Author(s):  
K Ajay Kumar ◽  
A Venkat Sai Krishna ◽  
S Shrihari ◽  
V Srinivasa Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Ultimate Load ◽  
Load Carrying Capacity ◽  
Basalt Fibre ◽  
Stress Strain ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Strain Behaviour ◽  
Load Carrying ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Ultimate Load Carrying Capacity ◽  
Steel Rebars

In the present study, the stress-stain behaviour of confined concrete made with basalt fibre reinforced polymer bars (BFRP) were taken up. The stress-strain behaviour was studied for the concrete mixes confined with steel rebars and BFRP rebars. The confinement was given in the form of steel hoops in the cylinders, 3 hoops (0.8%), 4 hoops (1.1%), 5 hoops (1.3%) and 6 hoops (1.6%). The addition of basalt fibres along with confinement of concrete with steel and BFRP hoops enhanced the compressive strength, indicating further confinement effect in the concrete. It is observed that the addition of fibres is helpful in lower confinements only. Beyond 1.1% confinement, the addition of any type of basalt fibres doesn’t show any effect on compressive strengths. From the stress-strain behaviour of all types of concrete mixes, it is concluded that the ultimate load-carrying capacity and strains at peak stresses are more in concrete with BFRP hoops for mixes up to 1.1% confinement. The addition of basalt fibres to concrete has increased the ductility in both confined and unconfined states

Experimental study on the axial compression performance of GFRP-reinforced concrete square columns

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (7) ◽  
pp. 1554-1565 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianwei Tu ◽  
Kui Gao ◽  
Lang He ◽  
Xinping Li
Keyword(s):  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Ultimate Load ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Load Carrying Capacity ◽  
Longitudinal Reinforcement ◽  
Rc Columns ◽  
Compression Performance ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Load Carrying ◽  
Ultimate Load Carrying Capacity

At present, extensive studies have been conducted relative to the topic of fiber-reinforced polymer(FRP)- reinforced concrete (RC) flexural members, and many design methods have also been introduced. There have, however, been few studies conducted on the topic of FRP-RC compression members. In light of this, eight glass-fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP)-RC square columns (200×200×600 mm) were tested in order to investigate their axial compression performance. These columns were reinforced with GFRP longitudinal reinforcement and confined GFRP stirrup. These experiments investigated the effects of the longitudinal reinforcement ratio, stirrup configuration (spirals versus hoops) and spacing on the load-carrying capacity and failure modes of GFRP-RC rectangular columns. The test results indicate that the load-carrying capacity of longitudinal GFRP bars accounted for 3%-7% of the ultimate load-carrying capacity of the columns. The ultimate load-carrying capacity of RC columns confined with GFRP spirals increased by 0.8%-1.6% with higher ductility, compared to GFRP hoops. Reducing the stirrup spacing may prevent the buckling failure of the longitudinal bars and increase the ductility and load-carrying capacity of the GFRP-RC columns. It has been found that setting the GFRP compressive strength to 35% of the GFRP maximum tensile strength yields a reasonable estimate of ultimate load-carrying capacity of GFRP-RC columns.

Structural Performance of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Honeycomb Sandwich Panels: Evaluation of Size Effect and Wrap Strengthening

2003 ◽  
Vol 1845 (1) ◽  
pp. 191-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ondrej Kalny ◽  
Robert J. Peterman ◽  
Guillermo Ramirez ◽  
C. S. Cai ◽  
Dave Meggers
Keyword(s):  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Ultimate Load ◽  
Sandwich Panels ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Load Carrying Capacity ◽  
Flexural Capacity ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Load Carrying ◽  
Honeycomb Sandwich ◽  
Ultimate Load Carrying Capacity

Stiffness and ultimate load-carrying capacities of glass fiber-reinforced polymer honeycomb sandwich panels used in bridge applications were evaluated. Eleven full-scale panels with cross-section depths ranging from 6 to 31.5 in. (152 to 800 mm) have been tested to date. The effect of width-to-depth ratio on unit stiffness was found to be insignificant for panels with a width-to-depth ratio between 1 and 5. The effect of this ratio on the ultimate flexural capacity is uncertain because of the erratic nature of core-face bond failures. A simple analytical formula for bending and shear stiffness, based on material properties and geometry of transformed sections, was found to predict service-load deflections within 15% accuracy. Although some factors influencing the ultimate load-carrying capacity were clearly identified in this study, a reliable analytical prediction of the ultimate flexural capacity was not attained. This is because failures occur in the bond material between the outer faces and core, and there are significant variations in bond properties at this point due to the wet lay-up process, even for theoretically identical specimens. The use of external wrap layers may be used to shift the ultimate point of failure from the bond (resin) material to the glass fibers. Wrap serves to strengthen the relatively weak core–face interface and is believed to bring more consistency in determining the ultimate load-carrying capacity.

scholarly journals Flexural behaviour of reinforced concrete beams strengthened with pre-stressed and near surface mounted steel–basalt-fibre composite bars

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 1154-1167
Author(s):  
Yajun Zhao ◽  
Yimiao Huang ◽  
Haiyang Du ◽  
Guowei Ma
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Polymer Composite ◽  
Concrete Beams ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Basalt Fibre ◽  
Near Surface ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Load Carrying ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Near Surface Mounted

Fibre-reinforced polymer bars have been widely used for strengthening concrete members due to their high strength, light weight and strong corrosion resistance. A near-surface mounted strengthening system has been adopted to protect the fibre-reinforced polymer bars from external hazards. To make up the lower stiffness and ductility of fibre-reinforced polymer bar compared to steel rebar, this study proposed to use a pre-stressed near-surface mounted steel–basalt-fibre-reinforced polymer composite bar. The steel–basalt-fibre-reinforced polymer composite bar is manufactured through wrapping a steel rod by a basalt-fibre-reinforced polymer cover. A total of nine reinforced concrete beams, including one control or calibration and eight others strengthened by pre-stressed near-surface mounted steel–basalt-fibre-reinforced polymer composite bars, are fabricated and tested. Results show that the proposed steel–basalt-fibre-reinforced polymer composite bar strengthening method can improve both the strength and ductility of the reinforced concrete beams. Pre-stressing of the steel–basalt-fibre-reinforced polymer composite bars further increases substantially the beams’ load-carrying capacity by restraining crack propagation in concrete. Standard-based load analysis correctly predicts the cracking load, however, underestimates the ultimate strength of the beams. Finite element method modelling is conducted to provide a more effective load-carrying capacity prediction and a case study is carried out with regard to the amount of the strengthening steel–basalt-fibre-reinforced polymer composite bars.

scholarly journals Blast responses of polyurea retrofitted utility tunnel reinforced with basalt fibre reinforced polymer bars

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian-nan Zhou ◽  
Xiao-shuo Chen ◽  
Yin-zhi Zhou ◽  
Wen-ye Wang ◽  
Peng Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Basalt Fibre ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Utility Tunnel

scholarly journals Eigenproblem Versus the Load-Carrying Capacity of Hybrid Thin-Walled Columns with Open Cross-Sections in the Elastic Range

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (13) ◽  
pp. 3468
Author(s):  
Zbigniew Kolakowski ◽  
Andrzej Teter
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sections ◽  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Ultimate Load ◽  
Equilibrium Path ◽  
Load Carrying Capacity ◽  
Nonlinear Buckling ◽  
Elastic Range ◽  
Load Carrying ◽  
Thin Walled ◽  
Ultimate Load Carrying Capacity

The phenomena that occur during compression of hybrid thin-walled columns with open cross-sections in the elastic range are discussed. Nonlinear buckling problems were solved within Koiter’s approximation theory. A multimodal approach was assumed to investigate an effect of symmetrical and anti-symmetrical buckling modes on the ultimate load-carrying capacity. Detailed simulations were carried out for freely supported columns with a C-section and a top-hat type section of medium lengths. The columns under analysis were made of two layers of isotropic materials characterized by various mechanical properties. The results attained were verified with the finite element method (FEM). The boundary conditions applied in the FEM allowed us to confirm the eigensolutions obtained within Koiter’s theory with very high accuracy. Nonlinear solutions comply within these two approaches for low and medium overloads. To trace the correctness of the solutions, the Riks algorithm, which allows for investigating unsteady paths, was used in the FEM. The results for the ultimate load-carrying capacity obtained within the FEM are higher than those attained with Koiter’s approximation method, but the leap takes place on the identical equilibrium path as the one determined from Koiter’s theory.

Durability of coral-reef-sand concrete beams reinforced with basalt fibre-reinforced polymer bars in seawater

2021 ◽  
pp. 136943322098166
Author(s):  
Wang Xin ◽  
Shi Jianzhe ◽  
Ding Lining ◽  
Jin Yundong ◽  
Wu Zhishen
Keyword(s):  
Coral Reef ◽  
Marine Environment ◽  
Failure Modes ◽  
Concrete Beams ◽  
Shear Capacity ◽  
Initial Stiffness ◽  
Basalt Fibre ◽  
Rc Structures ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Polymer

A combination of coral reef sand (CRS) concrete and fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars provides an effective solution to the durability deficiency in conventional RC structures. This study experimentally investigates the durability of CRS concrete beams reinforced with basalt FRP (BFRP) bars in a simulated marine environment. Flexural tests are conducted on a total of fourteen CRS concrete beams aged in a cyclic wet-dry saline solution at temperatures of 25, 40 and 55°C. The variables comprise the types of reinforcement (steel and BFRP), the aging duration and the temperature. The failure modes, capacities, deflections and crack development of the beams are analysed and discussed. The results indicate that the ultimate load of the beams exhibits no degradation after aging, whereas the failure mode of the BFRP-CRS concrete beams transition from flexure to shear, which is caused by the degradation in the mechanical properties of the stirrups. The aged BFRP-CRS concrete beams show a substantial increase of over 70% in their initial stiffness compared with the control beams (beams without aging) and a substantial decrease in their crack width after aging due to the prolonged maturation of the concrete. Furthermore, a formula for calculating the shear capacity in the existing code is modified by a partial factor equal to 2, which can predict the capacity of a CRS concrete beam reinforced with BFRP bars in a marine environment.

scholarly journals Impact Properties of Aluminum Foam – Nanosilica Filled Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymer Sandwich Composites

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.11) ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
Nurul Emi Nor Ain Mohammad ◽  
Aidah Jumahat ◽  
Mohamad Fashan Ghazali
Keyword(s):  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Basalt Fiber ◽  
Sandwich Composite ◽  
Sandwich Composites ◽  
Basalt Fibre ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Closed Cell ◽  
The Face ◽  
Al Foam ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Polymer

This paper investigates the effect of nanosilica on impact and energy absorption properties of sandwich foam-fibre composites. The materials used in this study are closed-cell aluminum (Al) foam (as the core material) that is sandwiched in between nanomodified basalt fiber reinforced polymer (as the face-sheets). The face sheets were made of Basalt Fibre, nanosilica and epoxy polymer matrix. The sandwich composite structures are known to have the capability of resisting impact loads and good in absorbing energy. The objective of this paper is to determine the influence of closed-cell aluminum foam core and nanosilica filler on impact properties and fracture behavior of basalt fibre reinforced polymer (BFRP) sandwich composites when compared to the conventional glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) sandwich composites. The drop impact tests were carried out to determine the energy absorbed, peak load and the force-deflection behaviour of the sandwich composite structure material. The results showed that the nanomodified BFRP-Al foam core sandwich panel exhibited promising energy absorption properties, corresponding to the highest specific energy absorption value observed. Also, the result indicates that the Aluminium Foam BFRP sandwich composite exhibited higher energy absorption when compared to the Aluminium foam GFRP sandwich composite.  

scholarly journals Analysis of Ultimate Load-Carrying Capacity of Combined Connection with Bolts and Welds

Mechanika ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 426-433 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tao LAN
Keyword(s):  
Ultimate Load ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Shear Plane ◽  
Deformation Capacity ◽  
Load Carrying Capacity ◽  
Element Calculation ◽  
Lap Splices ◽  
Load Carrying ◽  
Ultimate Load Carrying Capacity ◽  
Longitudinal Welds

In this paper, load-carrying and deformation capacity of tension lap splices that have both welds and bolts acting in the same shear plane are studied using numerical method. The failure criterion of bolts and welds are given based on the finite element calculation and compared with existing experiment results, it shows that the established numerical model is correct and reliable. The strength of longitudinal welds and the bearing capacity of the high-strength bolts before slipping can be fully used in the combined joints, the bolts and welds fail almost simultaneously. The deformation of welds in combined connections is less uniform than its’ deformation in welded joints as the welds fails, and it causes the deformation of welds as failure is larger in combined connections than in welded connections. The deformation capacity of the combined joint are slightly increased contrasted with bolts joint and welds joint because of the interplay of bolts and welds acting in the same shear plane. The strengths of welds and bolts performed in combined connections can reach 0.95 and the deformation of combined connection is increased at least 1.10 times as the welds connection or the bolts connection.

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