Title:
Principles of Design of FRP Tendons and Anchorages for Post-Tensioned Concrete
Author(s):
F. S. Rostasy and H. Budelmann
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
138
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
633-650
Keywords:
anchorage (structural); fiber reinforced plastics; models; post-tensioning; prestressed concrete; prestressing steels; structural design; tensile strength; tests; Structural Research
DOI:
10.14359/3946
Date:
9/1/1993
Abstract:
Post-tensioning of concrete members is a promising field of application for FRP tensile elements. The high tensile strength and good corrosion resistance of FRP can be utilized to compete with prestressing steel tendons. To be able to compete successfully, suitable anchorages for FRP need to be developed. The interactive process of experiments and theoretical models for the development of tendon-anchorage assemblies with high mechanical efficiency is demonstrated. This process is then illustrated for a resin-bonded GFRP anchorage.