Deflection behaviour of concrete beams reinforced with different types of GFRP bars

S. El-Gamal, B. AbdulRahman, B. Benmokrane

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Abstract

GFRP bars are non noncorrosive reinforcing materials having relatively lower tensile modulus compared to steel. The design of flexural concrete members reinforced with GFRP bars are usually governed by serviceability limits, deflection, and crack width. This paper describes an experimental study conducted to investigate the deflection behavior of concrete beams reinforced with GFRP bars. The bars came from three different manufacturers. A total of 8 beams measuring 4250 mm long ×200 mm wide×400 mm deep were built and tested up to failure under four-point bending. The study?s main parameters were reinforcement type (GFRP and steel) and amount (three reinforcement ratios). The midspan deflection of all the beams tested were recorded and compared. The test results were used to assess the equations in different FRP codes and guidelines.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in FRP Composites in Civil Engineering - Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering, CICE 2010
PublisherSpringer Berlin Heidelberg
Pages279-282
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9783642174865
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
Event5th International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering, CICE 2010 - Beijing, China
Duration: Sept 27 2010Sept 29 2010

Publication series

NameAdvances in FRP Composites in Civil Engineering - Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering, CICE 2010

Other

Other5th International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering, CICE 2010
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period9/27/109/29/10

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surfaces and Interfaces

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