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Document:
SP-360_49
Date:
March 1, 2024
Author(s):
Shuqing Liu and Maria Anna Polak
Publication:
Symposium Papers
Volume:
360
Abstract:
This paper presents an indeterminate strut-and-tie (IST) method to analyze concrete deep members reinforced with fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars. Because FRP bars are linear-elastic and brittle at failure, the classical ST method based on steel yielding cannot be used to analyze FRP-reinforced concrete deep beams, and current code provisions lack guidance on such designs. Thus, the IST method is proposed for the analysis. This work addresses the details of using the proposed IST method to analyze FRP-reinforced concrete deep beams, including how to size the struts and nodes without assuming steel yielding, how to model the compressive behaviour of concrete struts reasonably, and how to construct and analyze statically indeterminate ST models. Six FRP-reinforced concrete deep beams with stirrups and six beams without stirrups are analyzed in this work, and it is found that the proposed method works well to predict the shear strength of FRP-reinforced concrete deep beams by comparing the analytical results with the test results.
DOI:
10.14359/51740661
SP-360_17
Faisal Mukhtar
The first phase of this work uses experimental evidence to critique some shortcomings of the so-called improved double-lap bond shear tests regarding their limited application to wet layup fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) and their inapplicability to pultruded FRP laminates. Even in the case of the wet layup FRP, the study provides some evidence of high chances of obtaining undesirable fiber rupture that preclude the use of the results as reliable means for interpreting the FRP-concrete bond-slip models. Further proposed modifications to overcome these challenges are provided by designing a convertible bond tester applicable to both wet layup and pultruded FRP laminates. Apart from the application of the apparatus to FRP-concrete bond assessment under pure double shear, it proved to be applicable to conducting mixed-mode bond tests. The second phase of the work upgrades the so-designed test apparatus to make it convertible to bond testing of other variants (near-surface mounted [NSM] FRP bars/strips, fiber-reinforced cementitious mortar [FRCM], etc.) of strengthening systems without developing a different apparatus for each. The apparatus allows testing the NSM FRP-concrete bond in a novel manner compared to the traditional practice. Also, given the absence of mixed-mode studies for FRCM, the apparatus provides a pioneer means of conducting the same.
10.14359/51740629
SP-360_43
Ligang Qi, Guohua Cen, Chaoran Liu, Ying Zhou, Guowen Xu, Yan Yang, Zhiheng Li, and Yiqiu Lu
Concrete beam-column joints are critical elements in the seismic performance of reinforced concrete (RC) structures. The use of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) reinforcement in these joints has gained attention due to its superior mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. This paper presents a comprehensive study of the seismic performance of CFRP-reinforced concrete beam-column joints, focusing on the development of a suitable formula for estimating the seismic shear capacity. Utilizing a finite element analysis (FEA) that was both developed and validated using pre-existing test data, a comprehensive parametric study was undertaken to explore the impact of several factors. These factors encompassed axial load, longitudinal reinforcement ratio, and transverse reinforcement ratio, and their effects on the seismic performance of CFRP-RC joints were thoroughly investigated. Eventually, a suitable formula was proposed for estimating the seismic shear capacity of CFRP-RC joints. Research results will lead in a better understanding of the seismic behavior of CFRP-reinforced concrete beam-column joints, which will consequently guide the design and analysis of CFRP-reinforced concrete structures for enhanced seismic performance.
10.14359/51740655
SP-360_41
Yasser M. Selmy, Amr E. Abdallah, and Ehab F. El-Salakawy
The seismic performance of reinforced concrete (RC) structures relies on their ability to dissipate earthquake-induced energy through hysteric behavior. Ductility, energy dissipation, and viscous damping are commonly used as performance indicators for steel-RC seismic force-resisting systems (SFRSs). However, while several previous studies have proposed energy-based indices to assess energy dissipation and damping of steel-RC SFRSs, there is a lack of research on fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)-RC structures. This study examines the applicability of the existing energy dissipation and damping models developed for steel-RC columns to glass FRP (GFRP)-RC ones, where the relationships between energy indices and equivalent viscous damping versus displacement ductility were analyzed for GFRP-RC circular columns from the literature. In addition, prediction models were derived to estimate energy dissipation, viscous damping, and stiffness degradation of such types of columns. It was concluded that similar lower limit values for energy-based ductility parameters of steel-RC columns can be applied to GFRP-RC circular columns, whereas the minimum value and analytical models for the equivalent viscous damping ratio developed for steel-RC columns are not applicable. The derived models for energy indices, viscous damping, and stiffness degradation had an R2 factor of up to 0.99, 0.7, and 0.83, respectively. These findings contribute to the development of seismic design provisions for GFRP-RC structures, addressing the limitations in current codes and standards.
10.14359/51740653
SP-360_08
Nadia Nassif , M. Talha Junaid, Salah Altoubat, Mohamed Maalej, and Samer Barakat
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars can serve as an appropriate substitute for steel rebar due to their lightweight, high strength, and good corrosion resistance. Nevertheless, the long-term success of FRP bars as promising reinforcement in concrete depends on understanding the bond between FRP bars and concrete. ACI 440.1R-15 recommends utilizing CSA S806-12 Annex S ‘‘Test Method for Determining the Bond-Dependent Coefficient of FRP Rods” for estimating the design value of the bond-dependent coefficient (kb). However, this testing method requires a four-point loaded 3.0-meter-long beam with continuous assessment of developed crack width. Due to the complexity of the test, studies were scarce in assessing the factors affecting the kb. Therefore, this study aimed to relate the experimental kb obtained from large-scale testing to a relatively simpler bond strength value, τu , obtained from smaller-scale FRP pull-out test. The relation was established utilizing data collection for both tests from experimental studies. Three machine learning techniques (Ensembled Trees Artificial Neural Network and Gaussian Process Machines) were then applied to mimic and understand the complex bond-behaviour at varying FRP and concrete properties. The results have shown promising relation (R2>0.8) between kb and τu for different surface textures and fibre types.
10.14359/51740620
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