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Title: Flexural Behavior of Concrete Beams Reinforced with Deformed Fiber Reinforced Plastic Reinforcing Rods

Author(s): Radhouane Masmoudi, Michele Theriault and Brahim Benmokrane

Publication: Structural Journal

Volume: 95

Issue: 6

Appears on pages(s): 665-676

Keywords: cracking; deflection; reinforced concrete; structural design

DOI: 10.14359/580

Date: 11/1/1998

Abstract:
Fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) reinforcing bars are being used as an alternative to steel reinforcement to overcome the corrosion problem in bridge decks, parking garages, water and wastewater treatment facilities, marine structures, and chemical plants. This paper presents test results of concrete beams reinforced with FRP and conventional steel reinforcement. The beams were tested under static loading to investigate the effects of reinforcement ratio on cracking, deflection, ultimate capacities, and modes of failure. Based on this investigation, theoretical correlations for the prediction of crack width, maximum deflection, and ultimate load-carrying capacity are proposed.