scholarly journals Flexural Strength Design of Hybrid FRP-Steel Reinforced Concrete Beams

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (21) ◽  
pp. 6400
Author(s):  
Binbin Zhou ◽  
Ruo-Yang Wu ◽  
Yangqing Liu ◽  
Xiaohui Zhang ◽  
Shiping Yin

Through proper arranging of a hybrid combination of longitudinal fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) bars and steel bars in the tensile region of the beam, the advantages of both FRP and steel materials can be sufficiently exploited to enhance the flexural capacity and ductility of a concrete beam. In this paper, a methodology for the flexural strength design of hybrid FRP-steel reinforced concrete (RC) beams is proposed. Firstly, based on the mechanical features of reinforcement and concrete and according to the latest codified provisions of longitudinal reinforcement conditions to ensure ductility level, the design-oriented allowable ranges of reinforcement ratio corresponding to three common flexural failure modes are specified. Subsequently, the calculation approach of nominal flexural strength of hybrid FRP-steel RC beams is established following the fundamental principles of equilibrium and compatibility. In addition to the common moderately-reinforced beams, the proposed general calculation approach is also applicable to lightly-reinforced beams and heavily-reinforced beams, which are widely used but rarely studied. Furthermore, the calculation process is properly simplified and the calculation accuracy is validated by the experimental results of hybrid FRP-steel RC beams in the literature. Finally, with the ductility analysis, a novel strength reduction factor represented by net tensile steel strain and reinforcement ratio is proposed for hybrid FRP-steel RC beams.

2012 ◽  
Vol 446-449 ◽  
pp. 98-101
Author(s):  
Chun Xia Li ◽  
Zhi Sheng Ding ◽  
Shi Lin Yan

The balanced reinforcement ratio of FRP-reinforced concrete members and the flexural capacity under two different failure modes (concrete crushing and FRP rupture) are established, based on the analysis on flexural capacity of steel-reinforced concrete members in current concrete code. The effect of material properties on the balanced ratio, the variation of flexural capacity with different reinforcement ratio and a simplified nominal flexural capacity under FRP-rupture failure are derived.


2011 ◽  
Vol 94-96 ◽  
pp. 1318-1321
Author(s):  
He Fan ◽  
Ze Fan

Fire-resistance performance experiments with static loading-fire are investigated about two carbon fiber sheet (CFS) shear strengthened reinforced concrete (RC) beams exposed to the ISO834 standard fire. Shear strengthened RC beams are wrapped with fire insulation material- thick painted fire retardant coatings. Relationship between measure points’ temperature and time are achieved. The results suggest that: the ratio of shear-span is the main factor to fire-resistance rating and failure modes of CFS shear strengthened RC beams in fire; shear-failure fire-resistance rating are increased by thickening fire insulation to shear strengthened RC beams. A computer program is developed to calculate the temperature fields of fire insulated concrete beams shear strengthened with CFS coated thick fireproof material. This program is validated comparing with experimental results. Researches can give a supplement to produce overall fire-resistance factors of CFS shear strengthened reinforced concrete beams at high temperatures.


Author(s):  
Duy Phan Nguyen ◽  
Viet Quoc Dang

In this work, a theoretical approach is proposed for estimating the minimum and maximum reinforcement ratios for hybrid glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP)/steel-reinforced concrete beams to prevent sudden and brittle failure as well as the compression failure of concrete before the tension failure of reinforcements. Equilibrium equations were used to develop a method for determining the minimum hybrid GFRP/steel reinforcement ratio. A method for determining the maximum hybrid GFRP/steel reinforcement ratio was also developed based on the equilibrium of forces of the balanced failure mode. For estimating the load-carrying capacity of concrete beams reinforced with hybrid GFRP/steel, less than the minimum and more than the maximum reinforcement ratio is recommended. Comparisons between the proposed expressions, experimental data, and available test results in the literature shows good agreement between the theoretical and experimental data, with a maximum discrepancy of 7%.


2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-112
Author(s):  
N. Yusuf ◽  
J.M. Kaura ◽  
A. Ocholi ◽  
M. Abbas

In this study, experimental research is carried out to assess the flexural performance of RC beams strengthened with different amount of CFRP laminates at the tension face. Twelve rectangular RC beams were fabricated and three are un-strengthened and used as reference beams and the remaining nine are strengthened with different amount of CFRP varying from single to triple layers and all are tested to failure under three points bending test. The increase of ultimate strength provided by the bonded CFRP laminates is assessed and failure modes is identified and compared to the un-strengthened RC beams. The results indicated that the flexural capacity of the beams was significantly improved as the amount of the laminates increases that ranged from 20% to 52% increased for single to triple layers laminates. It is concluded that the attachment of CFRP laminates has substantial influence on the performance of CFRP strengthened RC beams. Based on the observed results, recommendations are made that externally application of CFRP laminates can be used for a significant enhancement of the strength deficient RC beams in increasing the ultimate load carrying capacity. Keywords: CPRP laminate, Reinforced concrete, ductility, index, epoxy resin, flexural strengthening


Author(s):  
Rendy Thamrin ◽  
Zaidir Zaidir ◽  
Silvy Desharma

In this study, experimental work was carried out on reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened with carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP) plates. This study aims to examine the effect of the reinforcement ratio on the flexural behavior of these beams and propose a new model for predicting the debonding moment. Six RC beams consisting of three control beams and three beams strengthened with CFRP plates were tested. The beams were simply supported and loaded with four-point bending. The test variable was the tensile reinforcement ratio (1%, 1.5%, and 2.5%). Analytical prediction using the fiber element method was also carried out to obtain the complete theoretical response of the beam due to flexural loads. The test results show that the reinforcement ratio affected the bending performance of RC beams with CFRP plates. Following this, the experimental data from 60 beam test results from published literature and this study were analyzed. From these data, it was found that the ratio of tensile reinforcement, the ratio of modulus of elasticity of concrete, the modulus of elasticity of the plate, and plate thickness all affect the value of debonding moment. A parametric study using fiber element and two-dimensional finite element method was also carried out to confirm the effect of these parameters on debonding failure. These parameters were then used to develop an equation to predict the debonding moment of RC beams strengthened with CFRP plates using simple statistical analysis. This analysis resulted in a simple model for predicting the debonding moment. Then the model is entered into a computer program, and the complete response of the cross-section due to debonding failure can be obtained.


2011 ◽  
Vol 335-336 ◽  
pp. 1186-1189
Author(s):  
He Fan ◽  
Jun Yu Liu ◽  
Bao Kuan Ning

Fire-resistance performance experiments with static loading-fire are investigated about one carbon fiber sheet(CFS) shear strengthened and one without CFS strengthened reinforced concrete (RC) beams exposed to the ISO834 standard fire. Shear strengthened RC beams are wrapped with fire insulation material- thick painted fire retardant coatings. Relationship between measure points temperature, displacement and time are achieved. The results suggest that: the ratio of shear-span is the main factor to fire-resistance rating and failure modes of CFS shear strengthened RC beams in fire; shear-failure fire-resistance rating are increased by thickening fire insulation to shear strengthened RC beams; mid-span deflection of shear failure is approximate one half of bending failure when shear strengthened RC beams.


2021 ◽  
pp. 136943322110203
Author(s):  
Fang Yuan ◽  
Ren Hu

Owing to the good ductility of steel and high strength and excellent corrosion resistance of fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP), concrete beams reinforced with hybrid steel and FRP bars exhibit better ductility than FRP-reinforced concrete beams as well as higher load-carrying capacities and better corrosion resistance than steel-reinforced concrete beams. However, the inherent brittleness of concrete in tension results in steel corrosion because of wide cracks and accelerated fracture of FRP reinforcement because of crack-induced stress concentration. This study investigated the effects of ultra-high ductile engineered cementitious composites (ECCs) on the flexural behaviour of hybrid steel and FRP-reinforced beams. Six hybrid-reinforced beams with various reinforcement ratios, matrix types and ECC pouring positions were tested in four-point bending. The flexural behaviours of the beams in terms of failure modes, crack patterns and developments, load versus deformation relationships and ductility are discussed herein in detail. We observed that substituting ECC with concrete results in a higher load-carrying capacity and better ductility of the hybrid reinforced beams owing to the excellent characteristics of ECC materials. When a layer of ECC is poured in the tension zone, the average crack width and crack spacing along the beam decrease; therefore, the longitudinal reinforcements can be adequately protected.


2012 ◽  
Vol 193-194 ◽  
pp. 852-854
Author(s):  
Wei Hua Chen ◽  
Mei Qin Wu

Some calculated methods of shear capacity of RC beams strengthened with NSM(near-surface mounted) CFRP(Carbon fiber reinforce polymer) rods are reviewed based on the experimental data on shear capacity of RC beams strengthened with NSM CFRP rods. Therefore, according to the destruction forms of steel reinforced concrete beam strengthened with NSM CFRP rods, the formula for calculating the shear capacity of the beam is given. The formula is expressed clearly, simple and easy to use.


2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samson Olalekan Odeyemi ◽  
Rasheed Abdulwahab ◽  
Sefiu Adekunle Bello ◽  
Ahmed Olatunbosun Omoniyi ◽  
Adewale George Adeniyi

In recent years, repair and retrofit of existing structures such as buildings and bridges have been among the most important challenges in Civil Engineering. Strengthening reinforced concrete (RC) members with steel plates is a conventional method that has been adopted for decades. The corrosive nature of steel plates, its weight and the need for many anchor bolts for attachment makes it inefficient for retrofitting damaged structures. Thus, there is a need to source for an alternative material which does not corrode and still be used in the strengthening of reinforced concrete. Bamboo Reinforced Epoxy Composite (BREC) was used to repair five (5) damaged reinforced concrete beams in this research. Two of the beams were preloaded to 40 % and 60 % of the ultimate load before strengthening with BREC and all the beams were loaded to failure. The RC beams implanted with BREC rods experienced a rise in their load carrying capacity when tested. Beams preloaded up to 40 % and 60 % had an increase in flexural strength of 33.7 % and 39.3 % respectively when compared with beams reinforced with steel reinforcements. BREC rods in concrete is an effective method in increasing the flexural strength of RC beams.


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