Flexural response of reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened with near surface mounted (NSM) fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) bars

2014 ◽  
Vol 109 ◽  
pp. 8-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
I.A. Sharaky ◽  
L. Torres ◽  
J. Comas ◽  
C. Barris
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Rc Beams ◽  
Near Surface ◽  
Flexural Response ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Near Surface Mounted ◽  
Frp Bars

Flexural behaviour of concrete beams strengthened with near surface mounted fibre reinforced polymer bars

2010 ◽  
Vol 37 (10) ◽  
pp. 1371-1382 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shehab M. Soliman ◽  
Ehab El-Salakawy ◽  
Brahim Benmokrane
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Concrete Beams ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Near Surface ◽  
Modes Of Failure ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
External Reinforcement ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Near Surface Mounted ◽  
Frp Bars

Fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials have been used as internal and external reinforcement for concrete structures. Flexural strengthening of concrete elements using near surface mounted (NSM)–FRP materials are a promising technology. This research is designed to investigate the behaviour of reinforced concrete beams strengthened in flexure with NSM–FRP bars. A total of 20 reinforced concrete beams were tested. Different parameters including internal steel reinforcement ratio, type of NSM–FRP bars, FRP bar diameter, bonded length, and groove size were investigated in this research. Test results showed that the use of NSM–FRP bars is effective in increasing the flexural capacity of concrete beams. In addition, a nonlinear 3D finite element (FE) analysis was used to numerically simulate the behaviour of the test beams. Comparisons between the FE predictions and experimental results showed very good agreement in terms of the load−deflection and load−strain relationships, ultimate capacities, and modes of failure for the tested beams.

Study on Flexural Performance of Damage RC Beams Strengthened with near Surface Mounted FRP Strips

2011 ◽  
Vol 94-96 ◽  
pp. 883-886 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chang Zhou Dong ◽  
Jian Zhong Xia
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Rc Beams ◽  
Near Surface ◽  
Flexural Performance ◽  
Damage Degree ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Significant Strength ◽  
Near Surface Mounted ◽  
Frp Strips

The contrast tests of 1 reinforced concrete(RC) beams and 4 RC beams strengthened with near-surface mounted carbon fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) strips have been carried out, under conditions of different damage degree of RC beams. It is mainly conducted to investigate the effects of FRP strips reinforcement of flexural strength. The experimental results indicate that significant strength on the ultimate load and rigidity of reinforced concrete beams can be realized by mounting FRP strips to the beams, and propagation of cracks were reduced obviously.

COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THEORETICAL MODELS AND DESIGN CODES FOR THE SHEAR CONTRIBUTION OF NSM FRP BARS IN RC BEAMS

2016 ◽  
Vol 78 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul Aziz Abdul Samad ◽  
Noridah Mohamad ◽  
Josef Hadipramana ◽  
Mohamad Razi Ashaari Amiruddin
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Design Codes ◽  
Rc Beams ◽  
Near Surface ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Close Observation ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Near Surface Mounted ◽  
Experimental Findings

This paper presents a comparative study on various theoretical models and design codes for the shear contribution of Near-Surface Mounted (NSM) using Fibre Reinforced Polymer bars to reinforced concrete (RC) beams. Theoretical models from De Lorenzis and A. Nanni, Anwarul Islam and Diaz and Barros, and ACI440.1R-06 and CSA-S806 design codes were selected. All the equations were compared by integrating experimental parameters from Rizzo and De Lorenzis, and Cisneros D. et al. From analysis, it was observed that the theoretical models shows substantial differences by underestimating the experimental findings of Rizzo and De Lorenzis from -68% to -38%. Similarly with Cisneros experimental work, the three theoretical models also produces large differences ranging from -73% to +41%. The analysis from the two design codes from ACI440.1R-06 and CSA-S806 also resulted with both design codes having significant differences ranging from -60% to +48%. However, from close observation, Dias and Barros theoretical model showed more accuracy by having a difference of just -4% with ACI440.1R-06 design code giving a much higher but acceptable difference of +26% compared to CSA-S806 at -60%. 

Blast Testing of RC Slabs Retrofitted with NSM CFRP Plates

2007 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 397-414 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chengqing Wu ◽  
Deric John Oehlers ◽  
John Wachl ◽  
Craig Glynn ◽  
Adrian Spencer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Charge Weight ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Near Surface ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Blast Testing ◽  
Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Near Surface Mounted ◽  
Rc Slabs

In this paper, blast testing was performed on two reinforced concrete specimens: a plain reinforced concrete (RC) specimen; and an identical RC specimen retrofitted with near surface mounted (NSM) carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) plates. Each specimen was subjected to two separate explosive loads at a standoff distance of 0.6m, with the aim of investigating the performances of both specimens within both their elastic and plastic response ranges. The first blast (Blast 1) and second blast (Blast 2) consisted of an equivalent TNT charge weight of 0.079kg and 2.09kg respectively. The elastic-range responses of both specimens after the small shot (Blast 1), such as acceleration and deflection were obtained and comparisons were made between the specimens. The plastic performances of both specimens, such as tension face scabbing, crack patterns, plastic hinges and permanent deflection, after the large shot (Blast 2) were also analysed and compared. A number of unique failures and behaviours of both specimens were observed, investigated and analyzed. The test results provide a vital direction in the development of an optimal retrofit in future research.

scholarly journals Comparative Investigation on Torsional Behaviour of RC Beam Strengthened with CFRP Fabric Wrapping and Near-Surface Mounted (NSM) Steel Bar

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nasih Askandar ◽  
Abdulkareem Mahmood
Keyword(s):  
Twist Angle ◽  
Bending Moment ◽  
Comparative Investigation ◽  
Rc Beams ◽  
Near Surface ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Steel Bar ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Near Surface Mounted ◽  
Cfrp Wrapping

Many researchers worldwide have extensively used fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) strengthening materials and near-surface mounted (NSM) to enhance the shear and flexural strengths of reinforced concrete (RC) beams. However, studies on torsional strengthening are limited. Although a few studies have focused on torsional strengthening, none of them simultaneously investigated torsion with shear and/or bending moment. This study aims at demonstrating the behaviour of RC beams strengthened with FRP sheets (strips) with different configurations and NSM steel bars with different spacing that was subjected to combined actions of torsion and bending moment and making a comparison between them. Seven beams with a dimension of 15 × 25 × 200 cm were casted. One of the beams was not strengthened; three of them were strengthened with carbon FRP, and the others were strengthened with NSM steel bar. The angle of twist at torque intervals, first cracking torque, ultimate torque, and ultimate twist angle of the conventional and strengthened beams during the testing process are compared. Results show a significant improvement in the torsional performance of RC beams using carbon FRP and NSM steel bar. The test beams that were strengthened with CFRP wrapping showed better enhancement in the ultimate torsional moment as opposed to the beams that were strengthened with NSM steel bar.

Concrete cover separation of reinforced concrete beams strengthened with near-surface mounted method: Mechanics based design approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (7) ◽  
pp. 1739-1754
Author(s):  
Ahmad Azim Shukri ◽  
Zainah Ibrahim ◽  
Huzaifa Hashim
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Carbon Fibre ◽  
Concrete Cover ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Near Surface ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Near Surface Mounted ◽  
Concrete Cover Separation

The primary mode of premature failure for near-surface mounted strengthened beams is the concrete cover separation. Due to its complexity, most of the prediction methods for concrete cover separation tend to be empirical based, which can limit their usage to specific near-surface mounted strengthening configurations. In response to that, this article presents a mechanics-based design which uses the moment-rotation approach and the global energy balance approach which is less reliant on empirical formulations, as the mechanics of reinforced concrete beam such as tension stiffening and propagation of concrete cover separation debonding crack are directly simulated rather than empirically derived. The proposed design procedure was validated against published experimental results of reinforced concrete beams strengthened with near-surface mounted carbon fibre–reinforced polymer bars, near-surface mounted carbon fibre–reinforced polymer strips or side-near-surface mounted carbon fibre–reinforced polymer bars and show good accuracy. As it is less reliant on empirical formulations, the proposed design procedure should be applicable to various near-surface mounted reinforcement configurations and materials.

scholarly journals Effects of RC beams reinforcement using near surface mounted reinforced FRP composites

2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Slobodan Rankovic ◽  
Radomir Folic ◽  
Marina Mijalkovic
Keyword(s):  
Fiber Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Rc Beams ◽  
Near Surface ◽  
Frp Composites ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Reinforced Beams ◽  
Externally Bonded ◽  
Near Surface Mounted ◽  
Basic Characteristics ◽  
Frp Bars

This paper analyzes application of modern reinforcement methods for reinforced concrete (RC) beams using fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) materials. Basic characteristics of FRP materials and the method of mounting the FRP bars within concrete, that is, near the surface of the beams (NSM method) are presented. The properties of this method and its advantages in comparison to externally bonded reinforcement laminate method (EBR) have been analyzed. The results of measured deflections and width of the cracks of the beams reinforced by FRP bars, depending on the load are presented and discussed, in comparison to the results obtained from the non-reinforced beams. The experimental research was published at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture of Nis in 2009.

scholarly journals Flexural behaviour of reinforced concrete beams strengthened with pre-stressed and near surface mounted steel–basalt-fibre composite bars

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 1154-1167
Author(s):  
Yajun Zhao ◽  
Yimiao Huang ◽  
Haiyang Du ◽  
Guowei Ma
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Polymer Composite ◽  
Concrete Beams ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Basalt Fibre ◽  
Near Surface ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Load Carrying ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Near Surface Mounted

Fibre-reinforced polymer bars have been widely used for strengthening concrete members due to their high strength, light weight and strong corrosion resistance. A near-surface mounted strengthening system has been adopted to protect the fibre-reinforced polymer bars from external hazards. To make up the lower stiffness and ductility of fibre-reinforced polymer bar compared to steel rebar, this study proposed to use a pre-stressed near-surface mounted steel–basalt-fibre-reinforced polymer composite bar. The steel–basalt-fibre-reinforced polymer composite bar is manufactured through wrapping a steel rod by a basalt-fibre-reinforced polymer cover. A total of nine reinforced concrete beams, including one control or calibration and eight others strengthened by pre-stressed near-surface mounted steel–basalt-fibre-reinforced polymer composite bars, are fabricated and tested. Results show that the proposed steel–basalt-fibre-reinforced polymer composite bar strengthening method can improve both the strength and ductility of the reinforced concrete beams. Pre-stressing of the steel–basalt-fibre-reinforced polymer composite bars further increases substantially the beams’ load-carrying capacity by restraining crack propagation in concrete. Standard-based load analysis correctly predicts the cracking load, however, underestimates the ultimate strength of the beams. Finite element method modelling is conducted to provide a more effective load-carrying capacity prediction and a case study is carried out with regard to the amount of the strengthening steel–basalt-fibre-reinforced polymer composite bars.

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