Structural Behavior of Large-Scale I-Beams with Combined Textile and CFRP Reinforcement

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Title: Structural Behavior of Large-Scale I-Beams with Combined Textile and CFRP Reinforcement
Authors: Jan Bielak, Maximilian Schmidt, Josef Hegger, Frank Jesse
Source: Applied Sciences, Vol 10, Iss 13, p 4625 (2020)
Publisher Information: MDPI AG, 2020.
Publication Year: 2020
Collection: LCC:Technology
LCC:Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
LCC:Biology (General)
LCC:Physics
LCC:Chemistry
Subject Terms: textile-reinforced concrete, carbon reinforced concrete, continuous load, finite-element calculation, Technology, Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General), TA1-2040, Biology (General), QH301-705.5, Physics, QC1-999, Chemistry, QD1-999
More Details: With the innovative composite material carbon-reinforced concrete, thin-walled, high-performance components can be realized. A combination of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) bars and non-metallic textile grids is advantageous as it exploits the full potential of the high-performance materials to reduce dead loads, increases durability, and extends lifespan. For new components with such mixed reinforcement, applicable design concepts and engineering rules are necessary to accurately determine the structural and deformation behavior. To validate models and detailing rules previously developed, three large carbon reinforced concrete I-beams were designed and tested to failure with a realistic line load. CFRP bars served as principal bending reinforcement, whereas shear and flange reinforcement consisted of textile grids. Results showed that existing models for bending using variation of strain distribution as well as non-linear finite-element analysis predicted the flexural behavior of structural components with mixed reinforcement in ultimate limit state (ULS) appropriately. Yet, calculation of shear capacity requires further studies to determine textile reinforcement contribution and estimate reduction for concrete strength in reinforced compression struts. For serviceability limit state (SLS), three methods for determination of deflection delivered good results. In future, a rethinking is required with regard to the ductility and robustness of CFRP-reinforced concrete components. In this respect, pronounced cracking as well as the large ultimate strain and deflection compensate for the lacking yield capacity of the reinforcement.
Document Type: article
File Description: electronic resource
Language: English
ISSN: 2076-3417
Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/13/4625; https://doaj.org/toc/2076-3417
DOI: 10.3390/app10134625
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/7a49c4a24a3d46958ef9360c9d614aac
Accession Number: edsdoj.7a49c4a24a3d46958ef9360c9d614aac
Database: Directory of Open Access Journals
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ISSN:20763417
DOI:10.3390/app10134625
Published in:Applied Sciences
Language:English