RC beams strengthened with FRP plates. II: Analysis and parametric study

Wei An, Hamid Saadatmanesh, Mohammad R. Ehsani

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Abstract

Analytical models based on the compatibility of deformations and equilibrium of forces are presented to predict the stresses and deformations in concrete beams strengthened with fiber composite plates epoxy-bonded to the tension face of the beams. The models are given for beams having rectangular and T cross sections. A parametric study is conducted to investigate the effects of design variables such as plate area, plate stiffness and strength, concrete compressive strength, and steel reinforcement ratio. The moment versus curvature diagrams for various combinations of these variables are plotted and compared. The results indicate that bonding composite plate to a concrete beam can increase the stiffness, yield moment, and flexural strength of the beam. The method is particularly effective for beams with a relatively low steel reinforcement ratio.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)3434-3455
Number of pages22
JournalJournal of Structural Engineering (United States)
Volume117
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1991

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Building and Construction
  • General Materials Science
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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