Response of FRP wrapped RC columns to impact loads

P. Isaac, A. Darby, T. Ibell, M. Evernden, P. Silva

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Abstract

Presented for the first time are the results of an experimental investigation comparing the behaviour of reinforced concrete (RC) columns strengthened with transverse fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) wrapping under impact loads with equivalent unwrapped columns. Eleven tests were conducted with the impact velocity and point of load application varied. It was shown that the peak displacements of columns strengthened with FRP were up to 39% lower than those of specimens not wrapped with FRP for comparable impacts. Through a plasticity theory based model it was shown that the improved behaviour could be predicted by allowing concrete to reach a much higher failure strain, as a result of the confinement provided by the FRP wraps.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvanced Composites in Construction 2011, ACIC 2011
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 5th International Conference
Pages252-263
Number of pages12
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2011
EventAdvanced Composites in Construction (ACIC 2011) - Warwick, UK United Kingdom
Duration: 6 Sept 20118 Sept 2011

Conference

ConferenceAdvanced Composites in Construction (ACIC 2011)
Country/TerritoryUK United Kingdom
CityWarwick
Period6/09/118/09/11

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