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TESTS ON CONCRETE BEAMS REINFORCED WITH GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED PLASTIC BARS
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2011
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Fibre-reinforced PlasticGfrp LinksEngineeringReinforcement MaterialSection AnalysisCivil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringReinforced ConcreteStructural AnalysisStructural ApplicationStructural DesignStructural PerformanceStructural OptimizationStructural SteelStructural MechanicsGfrp BarsStructural Engineering
Results of tests on beams reinforced with steel and GFRP bars are presented. Three different approaches to design are examined by referring to the stiffness, area and strength of reinforcement. Analysis of experimental results shows that the classical approach of section analysis is valid and that predictable and repeatable results are obtained. The shear capacity of beam is also seen to be predictable, even though GFRP links have weaker characteristics than GFRP bars.