Obaidat, Y T; Barham, W and Abu libdeh, R (2024) Development of interaction diagrams of reinforced concrete short columns strengthened by nsm-CFRP strips using finite element method. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(6), pp. 1304-1327. ISSN 2398-4708
Abstract
Purpose: The main aim of this study is to examine the behavior of reinforced concrete short columns strengthened using longitudinal near surface mounted (NSM)-carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) strips. Design/methodology/approach: A full 3D-finite element (FE) model was developed using ABAQUS in order to conduct the analysis. The model is first validated based on experimental data available in the literature, and then the effect of concrete compressive strength, number of CFRP strips that are used and the spacing between them were taken in consideration for both concentric and eccentric loading cases. The parametric study specimens were divided into three groups. The first group consisted of unstrengthened columns and served as control specimens. The second group consisted of columns strengthened by longitudinal CFRP strips at two opposite column faces. Findings: The results of this study are used to develop interaction diagrams for CFRP-strengthened short columns and to develop best-fit equations to estimate the nominal axial load and moment capacities for these strengthened columns. The results showed that the specimens that were strengthened using more longitudinal CFRP strips showed a significant increase in axial load capacity and a significant improvement in the interaction diagram, especially at large load eccentricity values. This result can be justified by the fact that longitudinal strips effectively resist the bending moment that is generated due to eccentric loading. Generally, the process of strengthening using longitudinal strips only has a reasonable effect and it can be typically considered an excellent choice considering the economic aspect when the budget of strengthening is limited. Originality/value: This research aims at studying the performance of strengthened rectangular reinforced concrete short columns with CFRP strips using FE method, developing interaction diagrams of strengthened columns in order to investigate the effect of different parameters such as compressive strength (20, 30 and 40 MPa), number of CFRP strips (1, 2, 3 and 4) and the spacing between CFRP strips in terms of the ratio of CFRP center point distance to column outside dimension ratio (0.60, 0.70 and 0.80) on the behavior of strengthened RC columns and improving empirical formulas to predict the nominal axial load and moment capacities of strengthened RC columns. These parameters that directly affect short column load carrying capacity are presented in ACI-318 (2014).
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | abaqus; CFRP strips; interaction diagram; near-surface mounted; reinforced concrete short column; strengthening |
| Index terms: | column, compressive strength, face, reinforced concrete, strengthening, methodology, finite element method, carbon fibre, dimension, loading, interaction, estimate |
| Subjects: | building materials, health monitoring assessment and metrics, financial and cost management, behavioral psychology, engineering analysis, research methods, material analysis and testing, structural engineering, psychology, construction operations |
| Topics: | Health and Safety, Engineering Principles, Design Practice, Site Management, Organizational Design, Cost Management, Construction Materials, Research Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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