Abstract
A two-dimensional (2D) nonlinear numerical analysis code by using the rigid body spring method (RBSM) was developed by the writers at Hokkaido University to simulate the behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) members strengthened with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) sheets. The code supports the nonlinear constitutive laws for the different materials and nonlinear bond stress-slip relationships for steel-concrete and FRP sheet-concrete interfaces. This study uses the aforementioned code to examine the uniaxial tension behavior of RC members strengthened with carbon fiber sheets (CFS). Experimental results are compared with relevant numerical outputs to validate the model and confirm its ability to simulate the experimental observations. This study also assesses the influence of the amount of CFS strengthening on the tension-stiffening behavior of strengthened members. Finally, this research also suggests new analytical expressions for the average stress-strain relationships of concrete and steel in tension in the presence of stiffening contributions from internal steel reinforcement bars and externally bonded CFS reinforcement.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 215-228 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | Journal of Composites for Construction |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 Mar |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Bond stress-slip
- Bonding
- CFS
- Fiber reinforced polymer
- RBSM analysis
- Reinforced concrete
- Reinforcement
- Sheets
- Stiffening
- Strengthening
- Tension
- Tension stiffening
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ceramics and Composites
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Building and Construction
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering