International Conference Advanced Composite Materials · 1996 · 34 citations · 0 references
EngineeringMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceMechanical Behavior Of MaterialsStructural EngineeringStructural MaterialsConcrete ConstructionConcrete MaterialsConcrete TechnologyFiber-reinforced CompositesFlexural PropertiesReinforced Concrete StructuresBond StrengthConcrete Compressive StrengthFiber-reinforced Polymer StrengtheningFrp StrengtheningLoad Deflection TestingLoad-deflection CharacteristicsPlastic Moment CapacityReinforcement
This paper presents results of an experimental investigation on the evaluation of tensile and bond properties of a new fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) composite rebar, namely C-BAR, as well as the flexural behaviour of concrete beams reinforced with this bar. The effects of the reinforcement ratio on the load-deflection response and ultimate moment capacities were experimentally investigated. Results show that C-BAR bond strength is about 16 MPa and the top-cast modification factor approximately 1.1. Also, the mode of failure and the ultimate moment capacity of a concrete beam reinforced by FRP rebars can be predicted when appropriate analysis is made. (A) For the covering abstract see ITRD E104942.