scholarly journals Flexural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Beams Retrofitted with Modularized Steel Plates

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 2348
Author(s):  
Min Sook Kim ◽  
Young Hak Lee
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Concrete Beams ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Maximum Load ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Steel Plates ◽  
Flexural Behavior ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Flexural Performance ◽  
Structural Capacity

Many structural retrofitting methods tend to only focus on how to improve the strength and ductility of structural members. It is necessary for developing retrofitting strategy to consider not only upgrading the capacity but also achieving rapid and economical construction. In this paper, a new retrofitting details and technique is proposed to improve structural capacity and constructability for retrofitting reinforced concrete beams. The components of retrofitting are prefabricated, and the components are quickly assembled using bolts and chemical anchors on site. The details of modularized steel plates for retrofitting have been chosen based on the finite element analysis. To evaluate the structural performance of concrete beams retrofitted with the proposed details, five concrete beams with and without retrofitting were tested. The proposed retrofitting method significantly increased both the maximum load capacity and ductility of reinforced concrete beams. The test results showed that the flexural performance of the existing reinforced concrete beams increased by 3 times, the ductility by 2.5 times, and the energy dissipation capacity by 7 times.

scholarly journals Experimental Study on the Flexural Behavior of over Reinforced Concrete Beams Bolted with Compression Steel Plate: Part I

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 822 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shatha Alasadi ◽  
Payam Shafigh ◽  
Zainah Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Failure Modes ◽  
Steel Plate ◽  
Concrete Beams ◽  
Peak Load ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beam ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Steel Plates ◽  
Flexural Behavior ◽  
Flexural Stiffness

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the flexural behavior of over-reinforced concrete beam enhancement by bolted-compression steel plate (BCSP) with normal reinforced concrete beams under laboratory experimental condition. Three beams developed with steel plates were tested until they failed in compression compared with one beam without a steel plate. The thicknesses of the steel plates used were 6 mm, 10 mm, and 15 mm. The beams were simply supported and loaded monotonically with two-point loads. Load-deflection behaviors of the beams were observed, analyzed, and evaluated in terms of spall-off concrete loading, peak loading, displacement at mid-span, flexural stiffness (service and post-peak), and energy dissipation. The outcome of the experiment shows that the use of a steel plate can improve the failure modes of the beams and also increases the peak load and flexural stiffness. The steel development beams dissipated much higher energies with an increase in plate thicknesses than the conventional beam.

The Behavior of Reinforced and Pre-Stressed Concrete Beams under Elevated Temperature

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 ◽  
pp. 15-30
Author(s):  
Amr H. Badawy ◽  
Ahmed Hassan ◽  
Hala El-Kady ◽  
L.M. Abd-El Hafez
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Elevated Temperature ◽  
Prestressed Concrete ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Concrete Beams ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Flexural Behavior ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Prestressed Beam

The behavior of unbounded post tension and reinforced concrete beams under elevated temperature was presented. The experimental work was consisted of two major phases. In the first phase, the objective was studying the mechanical performance of prestressed beam, prestressed beam with steel addition and reinforced concrete beams respectively were studied. In the second phase, the residual mechanical performance of prestressed beam, prestressed beam with steel addition and reinforced concrete beams under elevated 400oC, for 120 minutes durations. The failure mechanisms, ultimate load capacity, and deflection at critical sections were monitored. The numerical prediction of the flexural behavior of the tested specimens is presented in this paper. This includes a comparison between the numerical and experimental test results according to ANSYS models. The results indicate that the prestressed beam with steel addition and reinforced concrete beams had higher resistance to beams under elevated 400oC than that of prestressed concrete beam in terms of ultimate capacity. It is also shown that the reinforced concrete beams have higher resistance to beams under elevated temperature than that of prestressed beam, prestressed beam with steel addition.

The Flexural Performance of Pre-Damaged Reinforced Concrete Beam Strengthened with CFRP in Seawater Environment

2012 ◽  
Vol 166-169 ◽  
pp. 1736-1739
Author(s):  
Yu Tian Wang ◽  
Xiu Li Du ◽  
Fu Xiang Jiang ◽  
Wei Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Failure Modes ◽  
Concrete Beams ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beam ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Flexural Behavior ◽  
Strengthening Effect ◽  
Flexural Capacity ◽  
Flexural Performance ◽  
Seawater Environment

Experiments on flexural behavior of strengthened pre-damaged reinforced concrete beams with CFRP and those exposed to seawater for different time have been carried out. By comparison, the rule of seawater effecting on failure modes of beams, fissure condition, strain development and flexural capacity, and so on have been studied. The results show that reinforcement treatment on the mechanical damaged reinforced concrete beams with bonding CFRP can effectively improve their flexural capacity and stiffness, and constrain the development of cracks. With the extension of time under seawater environment, although performance of pre-damaged beam strengthened with CFRP is influenced significantly, the strengthening effect is still more reliable.

An Experimental Study on Flexural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Beams with GFRP Bars and Recycled Coarse Aggregate

2013 ◽  
Vol 319 ◽  
pp. 440-443
Author(s):  
Seung Hun Kim ◽  
Yong Taeg Lee ◽  
Tae Soo Kim ◽  
Seong Uk Hong
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Concrete Beams ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Flexural Behavior ◽  
Flexural Performance ◽  
Coarse Aggregates ◽  
Glass Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Load Carrying ◽  
Cracking Pattern

This study evaluates the flexural performance of reinforced concrete beams with GFRP(Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer) bars and RCA(Recycled Coarse Aggregates). A total of four specimens with various replacement ratios of RCA (0%, 30%, 50%, and 100%) were tested. An investigation was performed on the influence of RCA with various replacement ratios on load-carrying capacity, post cracking stiffness, cracking pattern, and ductility. The test results showed that replacement ratios of RCA had not a bad effect on concrete compressive strength or flexural strength of beams. They were compared with the design flexural strength and the nominal moment predictions of ACI Code.

scholarly journals Openings Effect on the Performance of Reinforced Concrete Beams Loaded in Bending and Shear

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 5352-5360
Author(s):  
F. El Ame ◽  
J. N. Mwero ◽  
C. K. Kabubo
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Failure Mode ◽  
Concrete Beams ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Maximum Load ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Engineering Properties ◽  
Bending Test ◽  
Shear Cracks ◽  
Codes Of Practice

Transverse openings are often provided to reinforced concrete beams to accommodate utility ducts and pipes. This technique is usually adopted to avoid the creation of dead space in structures caused by extended dropped ceilings and leads to significant cost saving. On the other hand, the provision of openings through a beam creates a reduction in its strength and affects serviceability. In this study, ten reinforced concrete beams were cast using C30 concrete. Material characterization and engineering properties tests were carried out to ensure compliance with the requirements provided by the codes of practice. The effect of vertical positioning and size of openings was investigated through subjecting the beams to a four-point bending test after 28 days of curing. Maximum load capacity, first cracking load, and deflections at mid-span were recorded and crack pattern and failure mode were evaluated. Test data showed that openings of depth greater than 0.4d significantly affect the beams’ strength and lead to earlier cracking, while the failure mode remains essentially the same, a diagonal tension crack through the opening except for opening of 0.5d size where the failure occurred by a sudden formation of two independent shear cracks above and below the opening. When holes were located above the centroid of the section, the beams exhibited a lesser deflection characterized by the absence of plastic deformation. Furthermore, a significant reduction in strength was recorded compared to cases where the positioning of openings was in tension chords. This was validated using equations from the ACI code of reinforced concrete design.

scholarly journals Análisis experimental de distintas configuraciones de chapa metálica en el refuerzo a flexión de vigas de concreto armado

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 188-199
Author(s):  
C. C. Deghenhard ◽  
T. Teixeira ◽  
A. Vargas ◽  
M. Vito ◽  
Â. C. Piccinini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Concrete Beams ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Cast Steel ◽  
Epoxy Adhesive ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Steel Plates ◽  
Steel Sheets ◽  
Structural Reinforcement ◽  
Vertical Displacements

Análisis experimental de distintas configuraciones de chapa metálica en el refuerzo a flexión de vigas de concreto armadoRESUMENEl acero de refuerzo estructural externo a través de chapas de acero pegadas con adhesivo epóxico es una opción para incrementar la capacidad de carga de elementos de concreto reforzado. En este estudio se evaluaron vigas de concreto reforzadas con chapas de acero SAE 1020 de diferentes espesores (0.75, 1.50 y 2.25 mm), longitudes (80 and 150 cm) y configuración (en forma de U o plana) con el propósito de revisar y comparar las mejores prácticas con chapas pegadas al refuerzo estructural. Se elaboraron 21 vigas construídas con una sección trasversal de 12 x 20 cm y una longitud de 200 cm, con concreto C25 y armadura de flexión con 2 Ø10 mm. Las vigas fueron sometidas a ensayos de flexión en 4 puntos, lo que permitió analizar las cargas últimas y desplazamientos verticales. Como resultado, se presenta una comparación relativa al desempeño de las vigas.Palabras clave: refuerzo estructural; placas de acero coladas, vigas de concreto reforzado. Experimental analysis of various configurations of metal sheets in the reinforcement of flexion of reinforced concrete beamsABSTRACT The external structural reinforcing steel in the way of steel sheets attached with epoxy adhesive is an option to increase the load capacity of reinforced concrete elements. This study evaluated concrete beams reinforced with steel sheets SAE 1020 of different thicknesses (0.75, 1.50, and 2.25 mm), longitudes (80 and 150 cm), and configurations (U-shape or flat) with the purpose of reviewing and comparing the best practices with sheets adhered to the structural reinforcement. Twenty-one beams were built with a cross-section of 12 x 20 cm and a longitude of 200 cm, with C25 concrete, and flexion frame with 2 Ø10 mm. The beams where subject to a four-point flexural test, which allowed analyzing the optimal loads and vertical displacements. Thus, a comparison relative to the performance of the beams is presented.Keywords: structural reinforcement; cast steel plates; reinforced concrete beams. Análise experimental de distintas configurações de chapa metálica no reforço à flexão em vigas de concreto armadoRESUMO O reforço estrutural externo com chapa metálica colada com adesivo epóxi é uma opção que possibilita aumentar a capacidade de carga em elementos de concreto armado. Este trabalho avaliou experimentalmente vigas de concreto armado com reforço de chapas de aço SAE 1020 de diferentes espessuras (0,75; 1,50 e 2,25 mm), comprimentos (80 e 150 cm) e configurações (perfil U ou simplesmente plana) com intuito de revisar e comparar as melhores práticas de reforço estrutural com chapa colada. Foram fabricadas 21 vigas com seções transversais de 12x20 cm e comprimento de 200 cm, utilizando concreto C25 e armadura de flexão com 2 Ø10 mm. As vigas foram submetidas a ensaios de flexão em 4 pontos, o que permitiu analisar as cargas últimas e deslocamentos verticais. Como resultado, apresenta-se um comparativo de desempenho das vigas.Palavras-chave: Reforço estrutural; chapa de aço colada; vigas de concreto armado.

scholarly journals Flexural Performance of Hybrid Engineered Cementitious Composite Layered Reinforced Concrete Beams

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ammapalayam Ramasamy Krishnaraja ◽  
Shanmughasundaram Kandasamy
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Concrete Beams ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Flexural Behavior ◽  
Uniaxial Tensile ◽  
Fibre Reinforcement ◽  
Cementitious Composite ◽  
Engineered Cementitious Composite ◽  
Flexural Performance

This paper presents the experimental investigation to evaluate the flexural performance of newly developed hybrid Engineered Cementitious Composite (ECC) layer at tension zone around the main reinforcement of beam. Four different ECC mixes are used in the beam to evaluate the flexural performance, hybrid ECC based on the low modulus poly vinyl alcohol (PVA) and high modulus steel short random fibre reinforcement. The aim of hybridation is to improve the flexural, energy absorption and ductility performance of reinforced concrete beams. In addition to the compressive strength, young’s modulus, uniaxial tensile strength and bond strength of ECC mixes are determined. ECC with PVA fibre with 2.0% volume fraction mix is kept as reference mix, hybridation is made with PVA (1.35%) and steel (0.65%), PVA (1.00%) and steel (1.00%) and finally with PVA (0.65%) and steel (1.35%). This hybridization has a remarkable achievement in mechanical properties and in the flexural behavior in ECC layered RC beam. From the results, it has been observed that mono fiber ECC reinforced with PVA of 2.0% and hybrid fiber ECC reinforced with 1.35 % of PVA fiber and 0.65% of steel fiber has reasonable flexural characteristics than the conventional beam.

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