Bond of GFRP rebars to ordinary-strength concrete

M. R. Ehsani, H. Saadatmanesh, S. Tao

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Abstract

An overview of a study on bond of Glass-fiber-reinforced-plastic (GFRP) rebars to concrete is presented. The 78 specimens to be tested include several variables, such as the mode of failure (i.e. pullout or splitting), concrete compressive strength, bar diameter, clear cover distance, and top bar effects. In addition, the effect of the radius of bend for hooked bars and the extension on the hooks is being investigated. The study is currently in progress and the results of the specimens tested to date are presented. Preliminary results indicate that the top bar effect observed for steel rebars is also present for GFRP bars. For hooked bars, larger radii of curvature increases the failure load of the bars significantly.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationFiber-Reinforced-Plastic Reinforcement for Concrete Structures - International Symposium
EditorsAntonio Nanni, Charles W. Dolan
PublisherAmerican Concrete Institute
Pages333-345
Number of pages13
ISBN (Electronic)9780870316364
StatePublished - Sep 1 1993
Event1993 International Symposium on Fiber-Reinforced-Plastic Reinforcement for Concrete Structures - Vancouver, Canada
Duration: Mar 28 1993Mar 31 1993

Publication series

NameAmerican Concrete Institute, ACI Special Publication
VolumeSP138
ISSN (Print)0193-2527

Conference

Conference1993 International Symposium on Fiber-Reinforced-Plastic Reinforcement for Concrete Structures
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityVancouver
Period3/28/933/31/93

Keywords

  • Bending
  • Bond strength
  • Compressive strength
  • Cover
  • Fiber reinforced plastics
  • Glass fibers
  • Pullout tests
  • Rebars
  • Slippage
  • Splitting stresses

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Building and Construction
  • General Materials Science

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