Long-Term Deflections of Reinforced Concrete Beams Externally Bonded with FRP System
Publication: Journal of Composites for Construction
Volume 10, Issue 6
Abstract
External bonding of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite laminates to the tension soffit of reinforced concrete beams has become a popular method for flexural strengthening. However, the long-term performance of FRP-bonded beams under service loads is still a concern. This study was therefore aimed at investigating, both analytically and experimentally, the long-term deflection characteristics of FRP-bonded beams under sustained loads. Nine reinforced concrete beams, six of which were externally bonded with glass FRP composite laminates, were subjected to sustained loads for 2 years. The test parameters were the FRP ratio and sustained load level. The long-term deflections of the beams were reduced 23 and 33% with a FRP ratio of 0.64 and 1.92%, respectively. The total beam deflections were accurately predicted by the adjusted effective modulus method, and overestimated by about 20% by the effective modulus method.
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Journal of Composites for Construction
Volume 10 • Issue 6 • December 2006
Pages: 474 - 482
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© 2006 ASCE.
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Received: Jun 30, 2005
Accepted: Dec 22, 2005
Published online: Dec 1, 2006
Published in print: Dec 2006
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