Structural behavior of FRP-reinforced concrete beams

Y. X. Zhang, Xiaoshan Lin

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Abstract

In this paper, the nonlinear structural deformation behavior of FRP-reinforced concrete beams is investigated by using a newly developed one-dimensional composite beam element with only two nodes and two degrees of freedom at each node. In the new element, both concrete and reinforcing bars are modeled simultaneously and Timoshenko's composite beam functions are employed to represent the displacement interpolations functions. Geometric nonlinearly and material nonlinearity have been accounted for in themodeling so as to provide themost accurate prediction of the structural behavior. The influences of a series of parameters on the nonlinear structural behavior of the FRP-reinforced concrete beams including different type of reinforcing bars (steel, CFRP, GFRP, and basalt fiber) and different ratios of the reinforcement are studied. The investigated result will provide important guidance and information for performancebased structural design of FRP-reinforced concrete beams.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationISEC 2011 - 6th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference
Subtitle of host publicationModern Methods and Advances in Structural Engineering and Construction
EditorsSiamak Yazdani, Sai On Cheung, Amarjit Singh, Nader Ghafoori
PublisherResearch Publishing Services
Pages741-746
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9789810879204
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
Event6th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference: Modern Methods and Advances in Structural Engineering and Construction, ISEC 2011 - Zurich, Switzerland
Duration: 21 Jun 201126 Jun 2011

Publication series

NameISEC 2011 - 6th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference: Modern Methods and Advances in Structural Engineering and Construction

Conference

Conference6th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference: Modern Methods and Advances in Structural Engineering and Construction, ISEC 2011
Country/TerritorySwitzerland
CityZurich
Period21/06/1126/06/11

Bibliographical note

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Keywords

  • FRP-reinforced concrete beams
  • Geometric nonlinearity
  • Material nonlinearity
  • Nonlinear finite element analysis
  • One-dimensional composite beam element
  • Timoshenko's composite beam functions

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