Mitigation of concrete cover separation in frpstrengthened RC beams using FRP U-jackets

Bing Fu, Jinguang Teng, Jian Fei Chen, Guang Ming Chen, Yong Chang Guo

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Abstract

Concrete cover separation is a common failure mode of reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened with a fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) plate bonded to the tension face (FRP-plated RC beams). Plate-end FRP U-jackets have previously been explored as a mitigation measure to delay or suppress concrete cover separation, although its effectiveness needs further clarification. The paper presents the first systemic experimental study on the use of FRP U-jackets of different forms for mitigating the concrete cover separation failure. A total of ten full-scale FRP-plated RC beams were tested. The test results show that both the ultimate load and the ductility of the beams were enhanced by the U-jackets. Among the forms of U-jackets explored, those inclined at 45o are the most effective.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 7th International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering, CICE 2014
PublisherInternational Institute for FRP in Construction (IIFC)
ISBN (Electronic)9781771363082
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2014
Event7th International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering, CICE 2014 - Vancouver Campus of the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Duration: 20 Aug 201422 Aug 2014

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering, CICE 2014
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityVancouver
Period20/08/1422/08/14

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Civil and Structural Engineering

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