In this study, twenty glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) reinforced concrete specimens were modelled using finite element method to predict the effect of GFRP compressive bars on the flexural strength and ductility of GFRP reinforced concrete beams. Also, the contribution of GFRP longitudinal rebars to the load-carrying capacity of reinforced concrete columns is determined. The concrete elas...

concrete beams reinforced with glass fiber reinforced polymer (gfrp) bars exhibit large deflections and crack widths as compared with steel reinforced concrete beams due to the low modulus of elasticity of gfrp bars. different studies show that aci 318 equation for the effective moment of inertia ie does not predict deflection well for frp reinforced concrete beams. the purpose of this paper is...

Abstract The behavior of eccentrically loaded RC columns strengthened by NSM steel and glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) rebars is investigated in this study. A total six column specimens have been cast study with dimensions (150×150×1200) mm (width × height length). Two are unstrengthened considered as controls, while the other method using bars hybrid GFRP rebars. All tested under concent...

This paper discusses the Finite Element analysis (FE) conducted to predict behavior of Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) beams without shear reinforcement (stirrups) and strengthen them with proposed techniques increase their strength. for this study, A total eighteen (18) (120 * 300 2200 mm) specimens were modeled using Ansys™ mechanical. The main variables percentage discrete glass fiber...

This study evaluated the effect of macro steel fiber (SF), micro glass fiber (GF) and micro polypropylene fiber (PF) in lightweight aggregate concrete, (LWAC) beams reinforced with glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars. Firstly, concrete mixtures with different volume fractions of GF, PF and SF were tested up to compressive strength, then determine the optimum fiber content GF, PF and SF a...

This study investigates the behavior of three concrete beams reinforced with steel and GFRP bars under fire exposure. The tests were conducted including one control steel-reinforced (RC) beam two GFRP-RC beams. exposed to according standard curve ISO 834 for 3 h. investigation parameters included reinforcement types (i.e., bars) diameter bars. Based on experimental results, during exposure, def...

A mechanical device especially designed for the application of low-level posttensioning forces to glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars was developed at the University of Missouri-Rolla. Some of the advantageous features of this device are that it is simple to assemble and the low-level post-tensioning forces can be applied manually and safely without the need for hydraulic jacks or heavy ...

Near-surface mounted (NSM) bars have been used for flexural strengthening of reinforced concrete members. The data available on this type of reinforcement technique are limited and typically, the bars or strips are embedded using an epoxy. Long term durability, abrasion resistance, and compatibility of the repair are important issues with this type of repair. One untested option for embedding t...