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Document:
SP275-71
Date:
March 1, 2011
Author(s):
Vincenzo Bianco, Giorgio Monti and J.A.O. Barros
Publication:
Symposium Papers
Volume:
275
Abstract:
This paper presents a closed-form procedure to evaluate the shear strength contribution provided to a Reinforced Concrete (RC) beam by a system of Near Surface Mounted (NSM) Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) strips. This procedure is based on the evaluation of: a) the constitutive law of the average-available-bond-length NSM FRP strip effectively crossing the shear crack and b) the maximum effective capacity it can attain during the loading process of the strengthened beam. Once the constitutive law of the average-available-bond-length NSM strip is reliably known, its maximum effective capacity can be determined by imposing a coherent kinematic mechanism. The self-contained and ready-to-implement set of analytical equations and logical operations is presented along with the main underlying physical-mechanical principles and assumptions. The formulation proposed is appraised against some of the most recent experimental results and its predictions are also compared with those obtained by a recently developed more sophisticated model.
DOI:
10.14359/51682481
SP275
Editors: Rajan Sen, Rudolf Seracino, Carol Shield, Will Gold / Sponsored by Committee 440
This volume contains 72 papers from the 10th International Symposium held in Tampa, FL. The papers address internally reinforced members, strengthening of columns, material characterization, bond, emerging fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) systems, shear strengthening, fatigue and anchorage systems, masonry, extreme events, applications, durability, and strengthening. The papers emphasize the experimental, analytical, and numerical validations of using FRP composites and are aimed at providing insights needed for improving existing guidelines. The increasing maturity and acceptance of FRP is reflected by several papers that provide background information on the recent design codes and guidelines relating to blast and seismic repair. New frontiers of FRP research are explored, addressing emergin materials, and systems and applications for extreme events, such as fires and earthquakes, which will further consolidate FRP’s preeminent position. Note: The individual papers are also available. Please click on the following link to view the papers available, or call 248.848.3800 to order. SP-275
10.14359/51682356
SP275-38
Fadi Oudah, and Raafat El-Hacha
A flexural fatigue strength prediction model of prestressed Near Surface Mounted (NSM) Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) strengthened beams has been developed in this paper. The prediction model is based on the degradation of the concrete compressive block and the degradation of the bond between the tension reinforcements, prestressed CFRP and steel reinforcements, and the surrounding concrete during the fatigue life. A parametric study using the developed model was conducted on reinforced concrete (RC) beam strengthened with prestressed NSM-CFRP reinforcement. It was concluded that the degradation of the concrete stress-strain relationship has a minor effect on the ultimate capacity of the beam as compared with the effect of bond breakdown.
10.14359/51682448
SP275-33
Rajai Alrousan, Mohsen A. Issa, Thilan Ovitigala and Moussa A. Issa
Several reinforced lightweight concrete beams were cast with and without CFRP shear strips. The objective of this research is to investigate the shear contribution of the CFRP strips to the ultimate shear strength of the beams. To make full use of the CFRP strips, anchorage at the top sides of the beam webs was provided in the form of CFRP strips along the shear span length. This solution works well with beams with monolithic slabs and T-beams. The test variables were the orientation of CFRP composites, width of longitudinal shear strip to total beam depth (wt /h), shear span to depth ratio (a/d), and concrete compressive strength (fc΄). The experimental and FEA results indicated that the anchoring of the shear strips with longitudinal CFRP strips on both top sides of the beam increases the shear capacity and it was found to be a very efficient and economical method.
10.14359/51682443
SP275-34
Vincenzo Bianco, J.A.O. Barros and Giorgio Monti
A three dimensional mechanical model was recently developed to simulate the shear strength contribution provided by a system of Near Surface Mounted (NSM) Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) strips to a Reinforced Concrete (RC) beam throughout its loading process. It was developed fulfilling equilibrium, kinematic compatibility and constitutive laws of both materials, concrete and FRP, and local bond between themselves. In the present paper, that model is first appraised on the basis of some of the most recent experimental results and then is applied to carry out parametric studies. The influence of each of the involved parameters on the contribution provided by a system of NSM FRP strips to the shear strength of a RC beam is investigated. The results of those studies are presented along with the main findings.
10.14359/51682444
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