Title:
Designing FRP Reinforced Concrete for Deflection Control
Author(s):
Stuart Veysey and Peter H. Bischoff
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
275
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
1-24
Keywords:
beams; deflection; effective moment of inertia; fiber reinforced polymers (FRP); reinforced concrete; serviceability; service loads; strength
DOI:
10.14359/51682413
Date:
3/1/2011
Abstract:
This paper investigates the design of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforced concrete based on ACI 440.1R serviceability requirements related to deflection control of one-way slabs and rectangular beams, and uses this information as the basis for evaluating the minimum member thickness requirements needed to satisfy ACI 318 deflection limits. Serviceability is shown to govern design in most cases, as flexural members designed for deflection control are usually stronger than required. Slabs satisfying deflection requirements have a service load that ranges from 20 to 30% of the nominal member capacity, while service loads for beams range from 35 to 45% of the member capacity. Recommended minimum member thickness values for slabs are too conservative and require revision, while those for beams appear reasonable. A practical approach for design of FRP reinforced concrete members is proposed based on selection of member thicknesses needed to satisfy deflection and strength criteria.