Cyclic Flexure Tests of Masonry Walls Reinforced with Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Sheets
Publication: Journal of Composites for Construction
Volume 7, Issue 1
Abstract
The research work reported here investigates the out-of-plane flexural behavior of masonry walls reinforced externally with glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) sheets and subjected to cyclic loading. A full-scale test program consisting of eight wall specimens was conducted. Nine tests were performed, in which three parameters were studied. These included the level of compressive axial load, amount of internal steel reinforcement, and amount of externally bonded GFRP sheet reinforcement. Of the three parameters studied, varying the amount of GFRP sheets was the only parameter that significantly affected the behavior of the walls. The GFRP sheet reinforcement governed the linear response of the bending moment versus centerline deflection hysteresis. Increasing or decreasing the amount of GFRP sheet reinforcement either increased or decreased both the wall stiffness and the ultimate strength, respectively. Except for visible cracks, the walls maintained their structural integrity throughout the out-of-plane cyclic loading. The unloading/reloading paths for successive loading cycles were similar, indicating little degradation. Thus, the general behavior of the walls was very predictable. The system, therefore, could be used to advantageously rehabilitate older masonry structures that are inadequately reinforced to withstand seismic events. A simple model of the behavior is also presented to allow for the evaluation of the strength and deformation characteristics of these elements.
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Journal of Composites for Construction
Volume 7 • Issue 1 • February 2003
Pages: 20 - 30
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Copyright © 2003 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Aug 21, 2000
Accepted: Nov 15, 2001
Published online: Jan 15, 2003
Published in print: Feb 2003
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