The Simulation Analysis of the Bearing Capacity of the BFRP Reinforced Concrete Columns
The behavior of the bearing capacity of the reinforced concrete columns confined with basalt fiber reinforced plastic sheet (BFRP) under axial compression is analyzed by the finite element method, and obtain the ultimate compressive strength and stress distribution of the BFRP. The analysis results show that the simulation results agree well with the experimental results, the strength and ductility of the BFRP reinforced concrete columns are improved obviously. The ratio of the strength test values and simulation values is between 0.91~1.14, the error is within an acceptable range. Then based on the strength of FRP confined concrete columns model, the test values are compared with those of the strength model calculation values, the ratio of the simulation values and calculated values is between 0.94 to 1.03,that means the simulation values are credible. The mechanical properties of the BFRP reinforced concrete column are improved significantly.