Abstract
The objective of this study is to investigate the flexural behavior of ultra-high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete (UHPFRC) beams reinforced with internal glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars. Four large UHPFRC beams with different reinforcement ratios (ρ = 0.53%, 0.79%, 1.41%, and 1.71%) were fabricated and tested. This study investigated the effects of the GFRP reinforcement ratio on the load carrying capacity, deflection at service loads, cracking behavior, and deformability. Test results showed that higher load carrying capacity, higher deformability, and lower crack width were obtained as greater GFRP reinforcement ratios were used. The post-cracking stiffness before crack localization was substantially improved because of the strain-hardening response of UHPFRC. Finally, the service deflections were compared with the predictions of the ACI 440.1R and Bischoff's model.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering, CICE 2014 |
| Publisher | International Institute for FRP in Construction (IIFC) |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781771363082 |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
| Event | 7th International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering, CICE 2014 - Vancouver, Canada Duration: 2014 Aug 20 → 2014 Aug 22 |
Other
| Other | 7th International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering, CICE 2014 |
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| Country/Territory | Canada |
| City | Vancouver |
| Period | 14/8/20 → 14/8/22 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Polymers and Plastics
- Civil and Structural Engineering