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Flexural Capacity of RC Beams Externally Bonded with SRP and SRG
SAMPE Annual Conference 2004
  • Erin N. Wobbe
  • Pedro Franco Silva, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Antonio Nanni, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Jeffery S. Thomas, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • G. Tunis
  • Victor Birman, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Tarek Alkhrdaji
  • Bryce L. Barton
  • Lokeswarappa R. Dharani, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Abstract

The use of externally bonded Steel-Reinforced Polymer (SRP) and Steel Reinforced Grout (SRG) composites is a promising new technology for increasing the flexural and shear capacities of reinforced concrete (RC) members. The reinforcement system in these composites is a sheet made up of unidirectional cords consisting of tightly wound ultra high strength steel wires. The reinforcement can be molded into resin systems (SRP) or cementitious grout (SRG). This paper reports on a study aimed at investigating the flexural strength improvement and performance of RC beams with externally bonded SRP and SRG. Three specimens were tested under four-point bending with variables considered including the number of reinforcement plies and types of bonding agents. Based on this study, it was concluded that this new technology has potential for the repair and strengthening of concrete structures. Test results indicate that up to 100% increase in the flexural capacity can be achieved using these strengthening systems.

Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Second Department
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
  • Steel Reinforced Grout,
  • Steel Reinforced Polymer,
  • Strengthening
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2004 Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
1-1-2004
Publication Date
01 Jan 2004
Citation Information
Erin N. Wobbe, Pedro Franco Silva, Antonio Nanni, Jeffery S. Thomas, et al.. "Flexural Capacity of RC Beams Externally Bonded with SRP and SRG" SAMPE Annual Conference 2004 (2004)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/victor-birman/79/