Partial Interaction Model of Flexural Behavior of PVA Fiber–Reinforced Concrete Beams with GFRP Bars
Publication: Journal of Composites for Construction
Volume 22, Issue 5
Abstract
This paper describes experimental and analytical investigations on a highly durable composite structural system comprising polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fiber-reinforced concrete (PVA-FRC) reinforced with glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars. To aid in the development of a design guideline for this novel composite beam system, a generic analytical approach that is equally applicable to both conventional concrete and FRC beams reinforced with steel or FRP rebar is applied. Predicted load-deflection and load-crack width responses are compared to the experimental results, showing very good correlation for the flexural behavior of PVA fiber–reinforced concrete members.
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Acknowledgments
The authors would like to extend their gratitude to Messrs. Guest, Pritchard, Sedev, and Stapleton, who performed the experimental program presented in this paper. The authors also thank Dr. Matthew Haskett for his valuable suggestions for this project.
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Volume 22 • Issue 5 • October 2018
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Received: Aug 2, 2017
Accepted: May 7, 2018
Published online: Aug 13, 2018
Published in print: Oct 1, 2018
Discussion open until: Jan 13, 2019
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