Experimental Researches on Fire Resistance of CFS Shear Strengthened Reinforced Concrete Beams

2011 ◽  
Vol 335-336 ◽  
pp. 1186-1189
Author(s):  
He Fan ◽  
Jun Yu Liu ◽  
Bao Kuan Ning

Fire-resistance performance experiments with static loading-fire are investigated about one carbon fiber sheet(CFS) shear strengthened and one without CFS strengthened reinforced concrete (RC) beams exposed to the ISO834 standard fire. Shear strengthened RC beams are wrapped with fire insulation material- thick painted fire retardant coatings. Relationship between measure points temperature, displacement and time are achieved. The results suggest that: the ratio of shear-span is the main factor to fire-resistance rating and failure modes of CFS shear strengthened RC beams in fire; shear-failure fire-resistance rating are increased by thickening fire insulation to shear strengthened RC beams; mid-span deflection of shear failure is approximate one half of bending failure when shear strengthened RC beams.

2011 ◽  
Vol 94-96 ◽  
pp. 1318-1321
Author(s):  
He Fan ◽  
Ze Fan

Fire-resistance performance experiments with static loading-fire are investigated about two carbon fiber sheet (CFS) shear strengthened reinforced concrete (RC) beams exposed to the ISO834 standard fire. Shear strengthened RC beams are wrapped with fire insulation material- thick painted fire retardant coatings. Relationship between measure points’ temperature and time are achieved. The results suggest that: the ratio of shear-span is the main factor to fire-resistance rating and failure modes of CFS shear strengthened RC beams in fire; shear-failure fire-resistance rating are increased by thickening fire insulation to shear strengthened RC beams. A computer program is developed to calculate the temperature fields of fire insulated concrete beams shear strengthened with CFS coated thick fireproof material. This program is validated comparing with experimental results. Researches can give a supplement to produce overall fire-resistance factors of CFS shear strengthened reinforced concrete beams at high temperatures.


2012 ◽  
Vol 587 ◽  
pp. 36-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.F.A. Rafeeqi ◽  
S.U. Khan ◽  
N.S. Zafar ◽  
T. Ayub

In this paper, behaviour of nine (09) RC beams (including two control beams) after unbonding and exposing flexural reinforcement has been studied which were intentionally designed and detailed to observe flexural and shear failure. Beams have been divided into three groups based on failure mode and unbounded and exposed reinforcement. Beams have been tested under two-point loading up to failure. Experimental results are compared in terms of beam behaviour with respect to flexural capacity and failure mode which revealed that the exposed reinforcement does not altered flexural capacity significantly and unbondedness positively influences shear strength; however, serviceability performance of beams with unbonded and exposed reinforcement is less.


Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (21) ◽  
pp. 6400
Author(s):  
Binbin Zhou ◽  
Ruo-Yang Wu ◽  
Yangqing Liu ◽  
Xiaohui Zhang ◽  
Shiping Yin

Through proper arranging of a hybrid combination of longitudinal fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) bars and steel bars in the tensile region of the beam, the advantages of both FRP and steel materials can be sufficiently exploited to enhance the flexural capacity and ductility of a concrete beam. In this paper, a methodology for the flexural strength design of hybrid FRP-steel reinforced concrete (RC) beams is proposed. Firstly, based on the mechanical features of reinforcement and concrete and according to the latest codified provisions of longitudinal reinforcement conditions to ensure ductility level, the design-oriented allowable ranges of reinforcement ratio corresponding to three common flexural failure modes are specified. Subsequently, the calculation approach of nominal flexural strength of hybrid FRP-steel RC beams is established following the fundamental principles of equilibrium and compatibility. In addition to the common moderately-reinforced beams, the proposed general calculation approach is also applicable to lightly-reinforced beams and heavily-reinforced beams, which are widely used but rarely studied. Furthermore, the calculation process is properly simplified and the calculation accuracy is validated by the experimental results of hybrid FRP-steel RC beams in the literature. Finally, with the ductility analysis, a novel strength reduction factor represented by net tensile steel strain and reinforcement ratio is proposed for hybrid FRP-steel RC beams.


2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-112
Author(s):  
N. Yusuf ◽  
J.M. Kaura ◽  
A. Ocholi ◽  
M. Abbas

In this study, experimental research is carried out to assess the flexural performance of RC beams strengthened with different amount of CFRP laminates at the tension face. Twelve rectangular RC beams were fabricated and three are un-strengthened and used as reference beams and the remaining nine are strengthened with different amount of CFRP varying from single to triple layers and all are tested to failure under three points bending test. The increase of ultimate strength provided by the bonded CFRP laminates is assessed and failure modes is identified and compared to the un-strengthened RC beams. The results indicated that the flexural capacity of the beams was significantly improved as the amount of the laminates increases that ranged from 20% to 52% increased for single to triple layers laminates. It is concluded that the attachment of CFRP laminates has substantial influence on the performance of CFRP strengthened RC beams. Based on the observed results, recommendations are made that externally application of CFRP laminates can be used for a significant enhancement of the strength deficient RC beams in increasing the ultimate load carrying capacity. Keywords: CPRP laminate, Reinforced concrete, ductility, index, epoxy resin, flexural strengthening


2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guray Arslan

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.


2012 ◽  
Vol 193-194 ◽  
pp. 539-543
Author(s):  
Zhao Peng Ni ◽  
Pei Fang Qiu

Abstract : A series of standard fire-resistance tests were carried out to study the fire performance, failure modes and fire-resistance ratings of glulam beams. The test results showed that these glulam beams performed well during the tests, and the fire-resistance rating requirements can be achieved as expected. The study has provided necessary knowledge and experimental data for the determination of fire-resistance performance of glulam beams in the fire code of China.


2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 426-445 ◽  
Author(s):  
Balachandren Baleshan ◽  
Mahen Mahendran

Cold-formed steel members can be assembled in various combinations to provide cost-efficient and safe light gauge floor systems for buildings. Such light gauge steel framing floor systems are widely accepted in industrial and commercial building construction. Light gauge steel framing floor systems must be designed to serve as fire compartment boundaries and provide adequate fire resistance. Floor assemblies with higher fire resistance rating are needed to develop resilient building systems for extreme fire events. Recently, a new composite panel system based on external insulation has been developed for light gauge steel framing floors to provide higher fire resistance rating under fire conditions. This article presents the details of an experimental investigation of light gauge steel framing floors made of both the conventional (with and without cavity insulation) and the new composite panel systems under standard fires. Analysis of the fire test results showed that the thermal and structural performance of externally insulated light gauge steel framing floor system was superior than conventional light gauge steel framing floors with or without cavity insulation. Details of the experimental results including the temperature and deflection profiles measured during the tests are presented along with the joist failure modes. Such fire performance data can be used in the numerical modelling of light gauge steel framing floor systems to further improve the understanding of their fire behaviour and to develop suitable fire design rules.


2010 ◽  
Vol 163-167 ◽  
pp. 1359-1363
Author(s):  
Xiu Hua Zhang ◽  
Yan Yan Wu ◽  
Jun Wang

The reinforced concrete (RC) beams have three failure modes using large-scale finite element procedure LS-DYNA to simulate dynamic responses and failure modes of RC beams under blast loading. Holmquist-Johnson-Cook material model was used in concrete, the damage and strain rate effects were considered the kinematic hardening plasticity material model was used in reinforcing bars. With different rebar ratios and charges of weight TNT equivalent and stand-off distance were investigated and discussed. The numerical simulation can predict responses and flexure, flexure-shear and direct shear of the RC beams under different blast loading. The influence of the several factors have been identified and provided a theoretical basis for blast resistant design and retrofitting of the RC beam.


2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 744-751
Author(s):  
S. Margaret Jesse ◽  
V. M. Shanthi

Strengthening Reinforced Concrete (RC) beams using FRP laminate becomes one of the main strengthening techniques. Failure of these beams is usually controlled by the bond strength between the laminate and the concrete. This paper presents the results of experimental investigation on six reinforced concrete beams, with various types, which were tested under two-point loading. The aim of the work was to study the efficacy of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) sheets in enhancing the beam strength and stiffness from shear failure or flexural failure. The strengthening and deflection of the beams were carried out with cyclic loading. Experimental data on ultimate load, deflection and failure modes of each of the beams were obtained. For the comparison of CFRP sheet with cement concrete and the retrofitted specimens absorbs more energy, the CFRP beams yield a good result.


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