scholarly journals Effectivenes of Strengthening Loaded RC Beams with FRCM System

2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
pp. 3-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Blikharskyy ◽  
K. Brózda ◽  
J. Selejdak
Keyword(s):  
Composite Materials ◽  
Concrete Beams ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Polymers ◽  
Rc Beams ◽  
Aramid Fibers ◽  
Reinforced Polymers ◽  
Existing Structures ◽  
Synthetic Matrix

AbstractThe composite materials as FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymers), which are characterized by benefits resulting from the combination of high strength reinforcement (as carbon, glass, steel or aramid fibers) with synthetic matrix are increasingly used to reinforce existing structures. Reinforcing System as FRCM (Fibre Reinforced Cementitious Matrix), which includes, among others, Ruredil X Mesh Gold System, is much less commonly used. However, the uniform and practical methods for calculating composite reinforced structures are not determined. Especially when considering the real conditions of structure exploitation, which requires further research in this field. In the paper the initial loading level influence on the efficiency of reinforced concrete beams strengthen using system Ruredil X Mesh Gold was investigated.

scholarly journals Analytical Study of Reinforced Concrete Beams Tested under Quasi-Static and Impact Loadings

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (14) ◽  
pp. 2838 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sayed Mohamad Soleimani ◽  
Sajjad Sayyar Roudsari
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Glass Fiber ◽  
Concrete Beams ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Polymers ◽  
Drop Height ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Reinforced Polymers ◽  
Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymers ◽  
Glass Fiber Reinforced

During dynamic events (such as impact forces), structures fail to absorb the incoming energy and catastrophic collapse may occur. Impact and quasi-static tests were carried out on reinforced concrete beams with and without externally bounded sprayed and fabric glass fiber-reinforced polymers. For impact loading, a fully instrumented drop-weight impact machine with a capacity of 14.5 kJ was used. The drop height and loading rate were varied. The load-carrying capacity of reinforced concrete beams under impact loading was obtained using instrumented anvil supports (by summing the support reactions). In quasi-static loading conditions, the beams were tested in three-point loading using a Baldwin Universal Testing Machine. ABAQUS FEA software was used to model some of the tested reinforced concrete beams. It was shown that the stiffness of reinforced concrete beams decreases with increasing drop height. It was also shown that applying sprayed glass fiber-reinforced polymers (with and without mechanical stiffeners) and fabric glass fiber-reinforced polymers on the surface of reinforced concrete beams increased the stiffness. Results obtained from the software analyses were in good agreement with the laboratory test results.

scholarly journals DIAGONAL TENSION FAILURE OF RC BEAMS WITHOUT STIRRUPS / SKERSINE ARMATŪRA NEARMUOTŲ GELŽBETONINIŲ SIJŲ TEMPIAMASIS SUIRIMAS ĮSTRIŽAJAME PJŪVYJE

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guray Arslan
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Shear Failure ◽  
Concrete Beams ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Theory Of Elasticity ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Rc Beams ◽  
Codes Of Practice ◽  
Slender Beams

The shear failure of reinforced concrete beams is one of the fundamental problems in civil engineering; however, the diagonal tension strength of reinforced concrete (RC) beams without stirrups is still in question. This paper focuses on the prediction of diagonal cracking strength of RC slender beams without stirrups. In slender beams, flexural cracks develop in the tension zone prior to a diagonal cracking. Using the basic principles of mechanics, but cracking included, and theory of elasticity, a diagonal cracking strength equation is proposed for both normal and high strength concrete beams. The proposed equation, the requirements of six codes of practice and seven equations proposed by different researchers are compared to the experimental results of 282 beams available in the literature. It is found that the predictions from the proposed equation are in good agreement with the experimental results. Santrauka Gelžbetoninių sijų suirimas įstrižajame pjūvyje – viena pagrindinių problemų statybos inžinerijoje. Tačiau skersine armatūra nearmuotų gelžbetoninių sijų įstrižasis tempiamasis stipris nėra visiškai ištirtas. Šiame straipsnyje nagrinėjamas siaurų, be skersinės armatūros gelžbetoninių sijų įstrižojo pjūvio pleišėjimas. Siaurose sijose plyšiai tempiamojoje zonoje atsiranda anksčiau negu įstrižajame pjūvyje. Taikant klasikinius mechanikos principus ir tamprumo teoriją, pasiūlyta normalaus stiprio arba stipriojo betono sijų istrižojo pjūvio atsparumo pleišėjimui apskaičiavimo lygtis. Siūloma lygtis, pagrįsta šešių projektavimo normų reikalavimais ir septyniomis kitų autorių lygtimis bei palyginta su literatūroje pateiktais 282 sijų eksperimentinių tyrimų rezultatais. Nustatyta, kad pagal siūlomą lygtį atlikti skaičiavimai gerai sutampa su eksperimentiniais rezultatais.

Composite Materials for Repair of Pressure Boundary and Structural Components

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
John A. Charest
Keyword(s):  
Composite Materials ◽  
New Technology ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Polymers ◽  
Material Technology ◽  
Reinforced Polymers ◽  
Frp Reinforcement ◽  
Personnel Safety ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Host Component

Deterioration of components and structures at power generating facilities has caused unscheduled plant outages, personnel safety concerns, and significant impact on operating budgets. However, new technology is now available that can increase the usable life of components and structures, while significantly reducing the economic burden normally associated with repair or replacement options. This technology, known as “Fiber Reinforced Polymers” or FRP, primarily utilizes carbon fibers and high strength epoxy resins to restore or enhance the structural and or pressure boundary capacity of plant components. The extent of the FRP reinforcement is determined by the targeted equipment operating parameters, and the inter-action of the composite materials with the host component. These repairs are typically accomplished in-place with small crews and completed during a relatively short duration. The material technology and engineering associated with FRP repair methods provides an effective mechanism to rehabilitate piping, pumps, heat exchangers, water boxes, structural shapes and numerous other items while minimizing the cost typically associated with direct replacement. This paper will focus on typical applications, design and installation of FRP technology as it relates to maintenance activities at power generating facilities.

scholarly journals REPAIR OF FLEXURAL DAMAGED REINFORCED CONCRETE BEAMS USING EMBEDDED BAMBOO REINFORCED EPOXY COMPOSITE

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samson Olalekan Odeyemi ◽  
Rasheed Abdulwahab ◽  
Sefiu Adekunle Bello ◽  
Ahmed Olatunbosun Omoniyi ◽  
Adewale George Adeniyi
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Concrete Beams ◽  
Epoxy Composite ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Steel Plates ◽  
Rc Beams ◽  
Existing Structures ◽  
Load Carrying ◽  
Alternative Material

In recent years, repair and retrofit of existing structures such as buildings and bridges have been among the most important challenges in Civil Engineering. Strengthening reinforced concrete (RC) members with steel plates is a conventional method that has been adopted for decades. The corrosive nature of steel plates, its weight and the need for many anchor bolts for attachment makes it inefficient for retrofitting damaged structures. Thus, there is a need to source for an alternative material which does not corrode and still be used in the strengthening of reinforced concrete. Bamboo Reinforced Epoxy Composite (BREC) was used to repair five (5) damaged reinforced concrete beams in this research. Two of the beams were preloaded to 40 % and 60 % of the ultimate load before strengthening with BREC and all the beams were loaded to failure. The RC beams implanted with BREC rods experienced a rise in their load carrying capacity when tested. Beams preloaded up to 40 % and 60 % had an increase in flexural strength of 33.7 % and 39.3 % respectively when compared with beams reinforced with steel reinforcements. BREC rods in concrete is an effective method in increasing the flexural strength of RC beams.

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