Performance of Axially Loaded Short Rectangular Columns Strengthened with Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Wrapping
Publication: Journal of Composites for Construction
Volume 7, Issue 3
Abstract
This paper presents results of a comprehensive experimental investigation on the behavior of axially loaded short rectangular columns that have been strengthened with carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) wrap. Six series, a total of 90 specimens, of uniaxial compression tests were conducted on rectangular and square short columns. The behavior of the specimens in the axial and transverse directions is investigated. The parameters considered in this study are (1) the concrete strength; (2) the aspect ratio of the cross section; and (3) the number of CFRP layers. The findings of this research can be summarized as follows: The CFRP wrapping enhances the compressive strength and the ductility of both square and rectangular columns, but to a lesser degree than that of circular columns. The ultimate strength and the ductility of the CFRP confined concrete increase with increasing number of confining layers. The increase in strength and ductility is more significant for lower strength concrete, representing poor or degraded concrete, than for normal-to-high strength concrete; that is, the maximum gain in strength that can be achieved for 3 ksi concrete wrapped columns is approximately 90%, as compared to only 30% for 6 ksi concrete wrapped columns. The CFRP confining jacket must be sufficiently stiff to develop appropriate confining forces at relatively low axial strain levels. The gain in compressive strength obtained by the CFRP confined concrete depends mainly on the relative stiffness of the CFRP jacket to the axial stiffness of the column.
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Journal of Composites for Construction
Volume 7 • Issue 3 • August 2003
Pages: 200 - 208
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Copyright © 2003 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Sep 20, 2001
Accepted: Jul 3, 2002
Published online: Jul 15, 2003
Published in print: Aug 2003
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