Experimental Response of RC Beams Strengthened in Shear by FRP Sheets

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 127-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Grande ◽  
M. Imbimbo ◽  
A. Rasulo
Keyword(s):  
Slenderness Ratio ◽  
Shear Capacity ◽  
Rc Beams ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Plastic ◽  
Frp Composites ◽  
Reinforced Plastic ◽  
Externally Bonded ◽  
Experimental Response ◽  
Transverse Steel ◽  
Cracking Pattern

The paper discusses the results of an experimental investigation carried out on reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened in shear by externally bonded fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) sheets. The study is devoted to analyze the role that the transverse steel reinforcement and the beam slenderness ratio could play on the resistant mechanism of RC beams strengthened in shear by FRP composites. The results are summarized and analyzed in detail in the paper in terms of shear capacity, cracking pattern and shear resisting contribution of FRP.

Construction Considerations for Repair of Bridges with Externally Bonded Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Material

2000 ◽  
Vol 1740 (1) ◽  
pp. 164-169
Author(s):  
Mohsen Shahawy ◽  
Thomas E. Beitelman ◽  
Omar Chaallal
Keyword(s):  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Plastic Material ◽  
Structural Elements ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Plastic ◽  
Frp Composites ◽  
Construction Specifications ◽  
Reinforced Plastic ◽  
Recent Advancement ◽  
Externally Bonded

A recent advancement in the field of structural rehabilitation consists of fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) composites used to strengthen structural elements. Since a significant portion of the infrastructure in North America is in need of a rapidly applied strengthening and rehabilitation solution, much interest in this method has developed. FRP systems provide the advantage of increasing ductility and shear and flexural strength, whereas they are lightweight and can be applied relatively quickly and easily. Guidelines that the engineer can use to recommend construction specifications involved in FRP applications are provided. The results are based on numerous field applications and will help provide an efficient and proper repair method.

scholarly journals Stressing State Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Beam Strengthened by CFRP Sheet with Anchoring Device

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 576
Author(s):  
Liang Luo ◽  
Jie Lai ◽  
Jun Shi ◽  
Guorui Sun ◽  
Jie Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Strain Distribution ◽  
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic ◽  
Rc Beams ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Strain Distribution Pattern ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Plastic ◽  
Reinforced Plastic ◽  
Cfrp Sheet ◽  
Carbon Fiber Reinforced

This paper investigates the working performance of reinforcement concrete (RC) beams strengthened by Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) with different anchoring under bending moment, based on the structural stressing state theory. The measured strain values of concrete and Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) sheet are modeled as generalized strain energy density (GSED), to characterize the RC beams’ stressing state. Then the Mann–Kendall (M–K) criterion is applied to distinguish the characteristic loads of structural stressing state from the curve, updating the definition of structural failure load. In addition, for tested specimens with middle anchorage and end anchorage, the torsion applied on the anchoring device and the deformation width of anchoring device are respectively set parameters to analyze their effects on the reinforcement performance of CFRP sheet through comparing the strain distribution pattern of CFRP. Finally, in order to further explore the strain distribution of the cross-section and analyze the stressing-state characteristics of the RC beam, the numerical shape function (NSF) method is proposed to reasonably expand the limited strain data. The research results provide a new angle of view to conduct structural analysis and a reference to the improvement of reinforcement effect of CFRP.

Seismic Performance of RC Short Columns Strengthened with BFRP

2013 ◽  
Vol 351-352 ◽  
pp. 1532-1536 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bin Ding ◽  
Li Jun Ouyang ◽  
Zhou Dao Lu ◽  
Wei Zhen Chen
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Failure Modes ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Economic Cost ◽  
Shear Capacity ◽  
Good Prospect ◽  
Loading Test ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Plastic ◽  
Short Columns ◽  
Reinforced Plastic

BFRP has excellent strength, durability, thermal properties and economic cost. To test seismic performance of short columns strengthened with BFRP. Low cyclic loading test was conducted on one comparative short column and two RC short columns strengthened with BFRP. The test shows that short columns warped by BFRP show excellent failure modes, shear capacity, ductility and energy dissipation. As a new fiber reinforced plastic, BFRP has a good prospect in the area of seismic strengthening for its low cost and comprehensive mechanical properties.

Cracking behaviour of concrete beams reinforced with fiber reinforced plastic rebars

1996 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 1172-1179 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Masmoudi ◽  
B. Benmokrane ◽  
O. Chaallal
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Crack Width ◽  
Concrete Beams ◽  
Reinforcement Ratio ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Plastic ◽  
Concrete Members ◽  
Reinforced Plastic ◽  
Cracking Pattern

This paper presents the results of an experimental investigation on the cracking behaviour of concrete beams reinforced with fiber reinforced plastic rebars. The effects of reinforcement ratio on the cracking pattern, crack spacing, cracking moment, and crack width are investigated. The test results indicate that the reinforcement ratio has no meaningful effect on the cracking moment, which can be calculated as recommended by the ACI code. Also, the use of the equations adopted by ACI and the European codes for the prediction of crack width of conventionally reinforced concrete members is investigated and due modifications are made. Both relationships show good correlation with the test results; and the prediction of crack width of concrete beams reinforced with these two types of fiber reinforced plastic rebars is now possible. Key words: beam, cracking behaviour, cracking moment, crack width, fiber reinforced plastic, flexure, rebars, reinforced concrete, reinforcement ratio.

Contribution à l'étude du renforcement en cisaillement des poutres en béton armé à l'aide de matériaux composites avancés

2005 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 339-351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdelhak Bousselham ◽  
Omar Chaallal
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Investigation ◽  
Resistance Mechanism ◽  
Steel Reinforcement ◽  
Rc Beams ◽  
Shear Strengthening ◽  
Frp Composites ◽  
Frp Composite ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Polymer ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Transverse Steel

This paper presents results of an investigation on the shear strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) beams with externally applied fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. The first part of the study reviews and synthesizes the state of the art in the subject. Also, the requirements and recommendations specified in the Canadian CSA S806-02 standards, the American ACI-440 guidelines, as well as the European fib TG9.3 recommendations are compared with the test results reported in the literature so far. This part of the study indicates that the major parameters involved in the behaviour of RC beams strengthened in shear with FRP were not fully investigated. This can explain the observed discrepancies between the resistance values predicted by the codes and guidelines, and those obtained by tests. This has been the main impetus to carry out an experimental investigation, which is the subject of the second part of this paper. The objective of this experimental investigation was to study the influence of the following parameters on the performance of RC beams strengthened in shear with FRP composites: (i) the FRP ratio, (ii) the transverse steel reinforcement ratio, and (iii) the type of beam (deep versus slender). Results clearly showed the interaction between the FRP composite and the internal transverse steel reinforcement in the shear resistance mechanism. Results also showed the influence of the type of beam on the gain due to FRP on the carrying capacity of the beam.Key words: shear, reinforcement, concrete, composites, experimental, parameters.

Experimental Method of Axial Compressive Existing Concrete Columns Strengthened with Externally Bonded FRP

2011 ◽  
Vol 368-373 ◽  
pp. 1431-1434
Author(s):  
Hong Zhen Kang ◽  
Wei Hua Ma ◽  
Xi Qiang Wang ◽  
Ying Hua Ye
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Method ◽  
Initial Stress ◽  
Axial Force ◽  
Axial Loading ◽  
Concrete Columns ◽  
Compressive Test ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Plastic ◽  
Loading Method ◽  
Reinforced Plastic ◽  
Externally Bonded

To study the experimental method of axial compressive test of concrete columns in service strengthened with bonding FRP(fiber reinforced plastic), the post-tensioned pre-stressing method was employed to exert initial stress to the specimens before bonding FRP, Then FRP was bonded. Axial loading method of the specimens was that one main jack exerted axial force and two jacks provided stiffness for the specimens. In this way the complete stress-strain curves of specimens was obtained. The results indicated the technical target of axial compressive test of in service concrete columns strengthened with FRP was greatly achieved by using this experimental method.

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