Influence of Anchor Size on Anchored CFRP Systems
Publication: Journal of Composites for Construction
Volume 23, Issue 5
Abstract
This study investigated carbon fiber–reinforced polymer (CFRP) spike anchor parameters that govern their effectiveness in developing the full strength of CFRP strips, including any size effects that may exist in anchored CFRP systems. Twelve tests were conducted on concrete beams reinforced in flexure with anchored CFRP strips up to 25.4 cm (10 in.) wide. The primary parameters investigated were width of CFRP strip, number of layers of fabric in CFRP strip, number of anchors per strip width, ratio of anchor to strip cross section, anchor fan overlap length, and chamfer radius of the anchor hole. The full distribution of strains at the surface of the anchored CFRP strips was monitored using an optical measurement system. These measurements helped evaluate the effectiveness of various anchor details in distributing strains across strips. The experimental program confirmed size effects in anchored CFRP systems. The larger the CFRP strip area developed per anchor, the lower was the stress at fracture of that strip. In addition, the anchor-hole chamfer radius was found to influence both anchor strength and the strain distribution in CFRP strips.
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Acknowledgments
Funding for this study was provided by the Texas Department of Transportation and is gratefully acknowledged. Opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations in this paper are those of the authors, and do not necessarily represent those of the sponsor.
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Volume 23 • Issue 5 • October 2019
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Received: Jan 22, 2018
Accepted: Jan 11, 2019
Published online: Jul 2, 2019
Published in print: Oct 1, 2019
Discussion open until: Dec 2, 2019
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