Influence of FRP-to-Concrete Gap Effect on Axial Strains of FRP-Confined Concrete Columns

2015 ◽  
Vol 1119 ◽  
pp. 760-765
Author(s):  
Thomas Vincent ◽  
Togay Ozbakkloglu

This paper reports on an experimental investigation on the influence of FRP-to-concrete interface gap, caused by concrete shrinkage, on axial compressive behavior of concrete-filled FRP tube (CFFT) columns. A total of 12 aramid FRP (AFRP)-confined concrete specimens with circular cross-sections were manufactured. 3 of these specimens were instrumented to monitor long term shrinkage strain development and the remaining 9 were tested under monotonic axial compression. The influence of concrete shrinkage was examined by applying a gap of up to 0.06 mm thickness at the FRP-to-concrete interface, simulating 800 microstrain of shrinkage in the radial direction. Axial strain recordings were compared on specimens instrumented with two different measurement methods: full-and mid-height linear variable displacement transformers (LVDTs). Results of the experimental study indicate that the influence of interface gap on stress-strain behavior is significant, with an increase in interface gap resulting in a decrease and increase in the compressive strength and ultimate axial strain, respectively. It was also observed that an increase in interface gap leads to a slight loss in axial stress at the transition region of the stress-strain curve. Finally, it is found that an increase in the interface gap results in a significant decrease in the ratio of the ultimate axial strains obtained from mid-section and full-height LVDTs.

2014 ◽  
Vol 919-921 ◽  
pp. 29-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Chin Lim ◽  
Togay Ozbakkloglu

It is well established that lateral confinement of concrete enhances its axial strength and deformability. It is often assumed that, at a same level of confining pressure, the axial compressive stress and strain of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP)-confined concrete at a given lateral strain are the same as those in concrete actively confined concrete. To assess the validity of this assumption, an experimental program relating both types of confinement systems was conducted. 25 FRP-confined and actively confined high-strength concrete (HSC) specimens cast from a same batch of concrete were tested under axial compression. The axial stress-strain and lateral strain-axial strain curves obtained from the two different confinement systems were assessed. The results indicate that, at a given axial strain, lateral strains of actively confined and FRP-confined concretes correspond, when they are subjected to the same lateral confining pressure. However, it is observed that, at these points of intersections on axial strain-lateral strain curves, FRP-confined concrete exhibits a lower axial stress than the actively confined concrete, indicating that the aforementioned assumption is not accurate. The test results indicate that the difference in the axial stresses of FRP-confined and actively confined HSC becomes more significant with an increase in the level of confining pressure.


2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.9) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Chee Loong Chin ◽  
Chau Khun Ma ◽  
Jia Yang Tan ◽  
Abdullah Zawawi Awang ◽  
Wahid Omar

External passive confinement has been used as strengthening scheme to rehabilitate existing reinforced concrete buildings. Passive confinement requires a certain lateral dilation of concrete prior to the activation of the confining effect. Applying pre-tensioned force to the confining material can eliminate the needs of such lateral dilation. This paper presents a review on previous studies conducted about pre-tensioned level in confined concrete. A short discussion is done based on the effect of pre-tensioned level to the three regions of stress-strain curve. It was found that pre-tensioned level affects the stress-strain behaviour of confined concrete. Pre-tensioned level that is too high decreases the strain capacity of the confined concrete. This review suggests that there exists an optimum pre-tensioned level for each confining material.  


1947 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. A147-A153
Author(s):  
W. R. Osgood

Abstract Combined-stress tests were made on five 24S-T aluminum-alloy tubes, 1 3/4 in. ID × 0.05 in. thick. The ratios of circumferential (hoop) stress to axial stress were 0, 1/2, 1, 2, and ∞. The tubes were tested to failure and sufficient measurements of circumferential strain and axial strain were taken to plot stress-strain curves almost up to rupture. The results are presented in the form of two sets of stress-strain curves for each ratio of stresses, namely, maximum shearing stress plotted against maximum shearing strain, and octahedral shearing stress plotted against octahedral shearing strain. In each plot the maximum deviation of the curves is about ± 5 per cent. A method of evaluating small octahedral shearing strains from the data is given which does not assume Poisson’s ratio to be 1/2.


Buildings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 355
Author(s):  
Qudeer Hussain ◽  
Anat Ruangrassamee ◽  
Somnuk Tangtermsirikul ◽  
Panuwat Joyklad ◽  
Anil C. Wijeyewickrema

This research investigates the behavior of square concrete columns externally wrapped by low-cost and easily available fiber rope reinforced polymer (FRRP) composites. This study mainly aims to explore the axial stress-strain relationships of FRRP-confined square columns. Another objective is to assess suitable predictive models for the ultimate strength and strain of FRRP-confined square columns. A total of 60 square concrete columns were cast, strengthened, and tested under compression. The parameters were the corner radii of square columns (0, 13, and 26 mm) and different materials of FRRP composites (polyester, hemp, and cotton FRRP composites). The strength and deformability of FRRP-confined specimens were observed to be higher than the unconfined specimens. It was observed that strength gains of FRRP-confined concrete columns and corner radii were directly proportional. The accuracy of ultimate strength and strain models developed for synthetic FRRP-confined square columns was assessed using the test results of this study, showing the need for the development of improved predictive models for FRRP-confined square columns. Newly developed unified models were found to be accurate in predicting the ultimate strength and strain of FRRP-confined columns.


2018 ◽  
Vol 199 ◽  
pp. 09011
Author(s):  
Pengda Li ◽  
Yingwu Zhou ◽  
Ningxu Han ◽  
Feng Xing

This paper presents the results of an experimental study on the behaviour of pre-damaged concrete square columns that have been strengthened with carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) wrap. Tests were conducted on 46 concrete columns involving variations of corner radius ratio, damage degree, and confinement pressure. The effect of corner radius on the main parameters of stress-strain curve for FRP strengthened pre-damaged specimens, such as compressive strength, strain capacity, initial elastic modulus, was investigated. The test results demonstrated that the efficiency of repairing damaged columns significantly depends on the corner radius ratio, the strength gain after FRP-strengthening decreases as the corner radius ratio reduces. Using those test data, new ultimate strength and ultimate strain model are proposed. The proposed models involved the effect of both corner radius and damage level, showing good agreement with the experimental results.


Author(s):  
G. Shen ◽  
W. R. Tyson

A stress-strain equation of Ramberg-Osgood type is proposed to correlate the longitudinal stress with longitudinal strain of a thin plate when a constant stress is applied transversely. The same approach can be used to correlate the axial stress with axial strain for a thin-walled pipe in axial tension with internal pressure. The proposed stress-strain equation relating the longitudinal stress and strain closely approximates that of deformation theory. The effect of a secondary stress (hoop stress) on the J-integral for a circumferential crack in a pipe under axial load and internal pressure is evaluated by finite element analysis (FEA). The results show that the J-integral decreases with internal pressure at a given axial stress but increases with internal pressure at a given axial strain. It is concluded that while a secondary stress may be safely neglected in a stress-based format because it decreases the driving force at a given applied stress, it should not be neglected in a strain-based format because it significantly increases the driving force at a given applied strain.


2014 ◽  
Vol 584-586 ◽  
pp. 1289-1292
Author(s):  
Guo Liang Zhu

Regional confined concrete is base on confined concrete. It is the theory and application of a new attempt and development on confined concrete. To apply it to the actual project, we need to research mechanical properties and establish constitutive relationship of regional confined concrete. According to the research, we had carried on a series of tests, founded the stress-strain constitutive model of regional confined concrete under single axial press. The accuracy of theoretical analysis were more fully verified , and a theoretical basis for the application was provided.


2013 ◽  
Vol 351-352 ◽  
pp. 650-653 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Vincent ◽  
Togay Ozbakkloglu

This paper presents an experimental investigation on the influence of confinement method and specimen end condition on axial compressive behavior of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP)-confined concrete. A total of 12 aramid FRP (AFRP)-confined concrete specimens with circular cross-sections were tested. Half of these specimens were manufactured as concrete-filled FRP tubes (CFFTs) and the remaining half were FRP-wrapped concrete cylinders. The effect of specimen end condition was examined on both CFFTs and FRP-wrapped specimens. This parameter was selected to study the influence of loading the FRP jacket on the axial compressive behavior. In this paper the experimentally recorded stress-strain relationships are presented graphically and key experimental outcomes discussed. The results indicate that the performance of FRP-wrapped specimens is similar to that of CFFT specimens and the influence of specimen end condition is negligible.


1995 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 428-451 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glen R. Andersen ◽  
Christopher W. Swan ◽  
Charles C. Ladd ◽  
John T. Germaine

The stress–strain behavior of frozen Manchester fine sand has been measured in a high-pressure low-temperature triaxial compression testing system developed for this purpose. This system incorporates DC servomotor technology, lubricated end platens, and on-specimen axial strain devices. A parametric study has investigated the effects of changes in strain rate, confining pressure, sand density, and temperature on behavior for very small strains (0.001%) to very large (> 20%) axial strains. This paper presents constitutive behavior for strain levels up to 1%. On-specimen axial strain measurements enabled the identification of a distinct upper yield stress (knee on the stress–strain curve) and a study of the behavior in this region with a degree of precision not previously reported in the literature. The Young's modulus is independent of strain rate and temperature, increases slightly with sand density in a manner consistent with Counto's model for composite materials, and decreases slightly with confining pressure. In contrast, the upper yield stress is independent of sand density, slightly dependent on confining pressure (considered a second order effect), but is strongly dependent on strain rate and temperature in a fashion similar to that for polycrystalline ice. Key words : frozen sand, high-pressure triaxial compression, strain rate, temperature, modulus, yield stress.


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