Barour, S and Zergua, A (2021) Numerical analysis of reinforced concrete beams strengthened in shear using carbon fiber reinforced polymer materials. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(2), pp. 339-357. ISSN 1726-0531
Abstract
This paper aims to analyze the performance of reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened in shear with carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) sheets subjected to four-point bending. ANSYS software is used to build six models. In addition, SOILD65, LINK180, SHELL181 and SOLID185 elements are used, respectively, to model concrete, steel reinforcement, polymer and steel plate support. A comparative study between the nonlinear finite element and analytical models, including the ACI 440.2 R-08 and FIB14 models as well as experimental data, is also carried out. The comparative study of the nonlinear finite element results with analytical models shows that the difference between the predicted load capacity ranges from 4.44%–24.49% in the case of the ACI 440.2 R-08 model, while the difference for FIB14 code ranges from 2.69%–26.03%. It is clear that there is a good agreement between the nonlinear finite element analysis (NLFEA) results and the different expected CFRP codes. This model can be used to explore the behavior and predict the RC beams strengthened in shear with different CFRP properties. They could be used as a numerical platform in contrast to expensive and time-consuming experimental tests. On the basis of the results, a good match is found between the model results and the experimental data at all stages of loading the tested samples. Load capacities as well as load deflection curves are also presented. It is concluded that the differences between the loads at failure ranged from 0.09%–6.16% and 0.56%–4.98%, comparing with experimental study. In addition, the increase in compressive strength produces an increase in the ultimate load capacity of the beam. The difference in the ultimate load capacity was less than 30% when compared with the American Concrete Institute and FIB14 codes.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | beams; performance; reinforced concrete; failure; experiment |
| Index terms: | platform, reinforced concrete beam, carbon fibre, beam, comparative study, reinforcement, ultimate load, finite element analysis, loading, steel plate, compressive strength, experiment, numerical analysis, reinforced concrete, analytical model |
| Subjects: | theoretical framing, structural engineering, material analysis and testing, digital design, engineering analysis, data collection methods, research design and methodology, materials science, building materials, construction operations, data analysis and analytics |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Construction Materials, Engineering Principles, Site Management, Design Practice, Digital Applications |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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