Using Boring to Postpone Debonding of CFRP-Composite Concrete Beams
Publication: Journal of Composites for Construction
Volume 20, Issue 1
Abstract
One of the key issues associated with bonding of carbon fiberreinforced polymer (CFRP) sheets to the tension side of reinforced concrete (RC) beams is the debonding of CFRP sheets that leads to premature and brittle failure of the structural member. Surface preparation of concrete cannot, however, prevent debonding of CFRP sheets while it also has its own problems, such as high cost, environmental pollution, handling difficulties, and prolonged construction operations. In this paper, boring is proposed as an alternative method for bonding strengthening plates onto a concrete surface that not only lifts the problems associated with common methods of surface preparation but will also postpone debonding far more efficiently. A total of 42 nonreinforced concrete beams in four groups, i.e., lacking flexural strengthening, without surface preparation, with surface preparation, and with boring method were tested under four-point loading. To further investigate the performance of the boring method proposed, the effects of depth, diameter, and number of holes were also examined on the load-displacement curve. Results show that the performance of the boring method can be improved by increasing both hole diameter and section area of the anchors. There is an optimum hole depth beyond which ultimate rupture strength and ductility of tested specimens are reduced. Members subjected to boring method exhibit higher load capacities up to 35% and higher ductility improvements up to 100%.
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Journal of Composites for Construction
Volume 20 • Issue 1 • February 2016
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Received: Jul 21, 2014
Accepted: May 14, 2015
Published online: Jul 10, 2015
Discussion open until: Dec 10, 2015
Published in print: Feb 1, 2016
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