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Characterization of RC Beams Strengthened by Steel Reinforced Polymer and Grout (SRP & SRG) Composites
Materials Science and Engineering
  • Bryce L. Barton
  • Erin N. Wobbe
  • Lokeswarappa R. Dharani, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Pedro Franco Silva, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Victor Birman, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Antonio Nanni, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Tarek Alkhrdaji
  • Jeffery S. Thomas, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • G. Tunis
Abstract

The use of externally bonded steel reinforced polymer (SRP) and steel reinforced grout (SRG) is a promising new technology for increasing flexural, compressive, and shear capacities of reinforced concrete (RC) members. The flexural performance of RC beams with externally bonded SRP and SRG has been investigated experimentally using four-point bending. The material constants for single-ply SRP and SRG were experimentally determined from coupon tensile tests and torsion tests. Analytical models based on the first-order and higher-order shear deformation theories have been developed to predict the behavior of the retrofitted RC beams. Comparisons between the analytical models and the experimental results show a good correlation for the midspan deflection until the reinforcing steel reaches the plastic region.

Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Second Department
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Sponsor(s)
Hardwire LLC
National Science Foundation (U.S.)
Structural Preservation System
Keywords and Phrases
  • Composites,
  • Reinforced Concrete,
  • Shear Deformation,
  • Steel Reinforced Grout,
  • Steel Reinforced Polymer
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2005 Elsevier, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
1-1-2005
Publication Date
01 Jan 2005
Citation Information
Bryce L. Barton, Erin N. Wobbe, Lokeswarappa R. Dharani, Pedro Franco Silva, et al.. "Characterization of RC Beams Strengthened by Steel Reinforced Polymer and Grout (SRP & SRG) Composites" Materials Science and Engineering (2005)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/victor-birman/29/